Living in WV12, Walsall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV12 in Walsall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Walsall: £214,577, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WV12
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,000 and a range from £73,000 to £340,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 LUCKNOW ROAD, WV12 4QG | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 51 DRANCY AVENUE, WV12 5RD | terraced | £205,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 86 THE HAYES, WV12 4RU | semi-detached | £232,500 | 2026-05-05 |
| 13 BLENHEIM ROAD, WV12 4RY | flat-maisonette | £73,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 45 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, WV12 5TD | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 45 CANNOCK ROAD, WV12 5SA | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-03-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
69 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
45 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: WV2 Education.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WV12, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.0% |
| Professional occupations | 14.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
189 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Walsall's figures.
Common questions about WV12
What is the average house price in WV12?
The average sold price in Walsall is £214,577 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WV12?
Prices in Walsall are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV12?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central WV12 in the last 2 years is £200,000, ranging from £73,000 to £340,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV12?
69 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV12, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV12?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV12 at risk of flooding?
Central WV12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WV12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 189 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV12 safe?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WV12 or WV11, WV12 or WV13, WV12 or WS2.
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