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WV13 1HL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WV13 1HL: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV13 1HL is a postcode in Willenhall South, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV13 1HL, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV13 1HL are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV13 1HL is based on Walsall 027 Census 2021. It covers 7,999 residents, 3,538 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near WV13 1HL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WV13 1HL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV13 1HL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV13 1HL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV13 1HL
Is WV13 1HL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV13 1HL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WV13 1HL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WV13 1HL?
LocaleIQ matched WV13 1HL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV13 1HL?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV13 1HL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.