Blakenall South
Walsall 013 · 4 sub-areas · 7,880 residents
Walsall 013 is a predominantly residential part of Walsall, home to around 7,880 people, with a distinctly family-oriented character. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £779 a month — well under half the national median for a two-bed — though rents have risen around 7.5% in the past year. Social housing makes up a notably large share of the local tenure mix.
Blakenall South is a commuter neighbourhood within Walsall — train into Birmingham runs in around 53 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Blakenall South?
4 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £904 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Blakenall South in Walsall
Living in Blakenall South
This part of Walsall is shaped by families more than most urban neighbourhoods. Over a third of residents are under 18 — one of the higher shares you'll find in the West Midlands — and household types skew heavily towards couples with children. It doesn't have the student-flat or young-professional feel of some inner-city areas; it's quieter, more settled, and the streets reflect that.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the Walsall market. A two-bed runs around £779 a month and a three-bed around £931 — considerably less than you'd pay in Birmingham, and a fraction of major city prices nationally. The trade-off is that rents have been climbing: a 7.5% rise year-on-year is above the regional norm, suggesting demand is picking up. Buying is also relatively accessible, with a median sale price around £220,000 and a deposit savings period of under four years at median income.
Tenure here is split three ways, which is unusual. Owner-occupation sits at around 44%, but social rented housing accounts for nearly 39% of homes — a significantly higher proportion than the Walsall average. Private renting makes up the remainder. That mix shapes the community: this isn't a transient area, and many residents have long-term roots.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away — about a 27-minute walk, though most residents drive, with around 67% commuting by car. Birmingham is reachable in just over 50 minutes by public transport, which puts it within a plausible commuter range for city-centre jobs. Gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, with no properties below the minimum universal service obligation — unusually strong for a neighbourhood at this price point. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Walsall 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable, family-oriented, and has strong broadband infrastructure. The trade-off is that crime rates are above the national average and the area sits in the most deprived national decile. For families on a tighter budget who don't need to be in central Birmingham daily, it can work well — but it's not the most polished part of Walsall.
- What is the rent in Walsall 013?
- A one-bed typically runs around £639 a month, a two-bed around £779, and a three-bed around £931. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 7.5% in the past year, so they're trending upward.
- Is Walsall 013 safe?
- Crime runs at around 99 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The neighbourhood is in the most deprived national decile, which typically correlates with higher crime. It's worth checking street-level data on Police.uk before committing to a specific address.
- What's the commute from Walsall 013 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 53 minutes away. Most residents drive — about two-thirds commute by car — and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away. It's a workable commute for Birmingham jobs, though not as quick or convenient as being closer to the city.
- Who lives in Walsall 013?
- Predominantly families — over a third of residents are under 18, and couples with children are the most common household type. Tenure is mixed: about 44% own their home and nearly 39% are in social housing, which gives the area a settled, long-term character rather than a transient one.
- What schools are near Walsall 013?
- There are 90 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so the range is wide. Around 55% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.4 km away. Check the Ofsted website with your specific address for accurate catchment boundaries.
- Is it cheaper to rent in Walsall 013 than in Birmingham?
- Yes, meaningfully so. A two-bed here runs around £779 a month, well below typical Birmingham city rents. If you're willing to make the roughly 53-minute public-transport commute, the savings on rent are substantial — though factor in transport costs and the time overhead.