Living in WV13, Walsall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WV13 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 WV13
45 recorded home sales on the streets around central WV13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £55,000 to £275,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 PINSON ROAD, WV13 2PW | terraced | £148,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 38 MEMORIAL CLOSE, WV13 2PA | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 47 NEWLANDS CLOSE, WV13 2DQ | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 27 THOMPSON CLOSE, WV13 1ST | detached | £265,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| FLAT 30 THE PINNACLE, 50 GOMER STREET, WV13 2NW | flat-maisonette | £61,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 28 PARK AVENUE, WV13 3DP | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-03-05 |
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
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Beacon Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
57 state primary and 13 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 WV13, 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.0% |
| Professional occupations | 12.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
338 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WV13 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Walsall's figures.
Common questions about WV13
What is the average house price in WV13?
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 WV13?
Prices in Walsall are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WV13?
The median of 45 recorded sales around central WV13 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £55,000 to £275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WV13?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central WV13, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WV13?
338 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WV13 at risk of flooding?
Central WV13 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 WV13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £150,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 338 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WV13 safe?
338 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WV13 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? WV13 or WV12, WV13 or WV11, WV13 or WV14.
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