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WV12

WILLENHALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV12 encompasses WILLENHALL and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £204,815
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 28% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£204,815

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

58.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

28% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

Property Prices in WV12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV12 is £204,815, which is 39% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV12 cost 28.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV12 have risen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £285,325 127
Semi-detached £210,526 390
Terraced £179,569 239
Flat £105,221 60
All types £204,815 837

5-Year Price History

£197K £201K £205K £209K £212K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 58.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV12 has a crime rate well 28% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lane Head Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
New Invention Infant School Primary Good mi
Short Heath Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Pool Hayes Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

281,251

Population

62

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV12 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV12 is collected by Wolverhampton. The Band D rate is £2,185/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WV12 — WILLENHALL

Area Summary

WV12 (WILLENHALL) offers affordable property prices (£204,815, 29% below national average), low crime (28% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WV12 WILLENHALL

What is the average house price in WV12 WILLENHALL?
The average house price in WV12 (WILLENHALL) is £204,815, based on 837 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.
Is WV12 WILLENHALL a safe area to live?
Crime in WV12 is significantly below the national average (58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WV12 WILLENHALL?
The population of WV12 (WILLENHALL) is approximately 281,251 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WV12?
The average broadband download speed in WV12 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WV12 WILLENHALL?
There are 12 schools in or near WV12. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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