Cost of Living in WV12
Walsall
WV12 at a glance
Postcode district (WV12)£203k
Median home price
1,194
Sales (last 5y)
-27%
vs national median
£204
Est. council tax / mo
4.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WV12 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in WV12
Postcode district (WV12)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £269,000 | 210 | −£141k |
| Semi-detached | £203,000 | 602 | −£57k |
| Terraced | £170,000 | 402 | −£48k |
| Flat | £100,000 | 109 | −£132k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WV12
Band E
Estimated band
£2,444
Estimated annual cost
£204
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (WV12)WV12 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.9 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 20 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 27% less than the national median.