WV12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WV12 district covers Willenhall, Wednesfield North East, Wednesfield Town. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WV12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WV12 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 48 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WV12
- Beacon Academy · WV12 5HA · Outstanding (2024)
- Lodge Farm Primary School · WV12 4BU · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 8% in England
- New Invention Infant School · WV12 5SA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- New Invention Learning Academy · WV12 5SA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 13% in England
- Pool Hayes Primary School · WV12 4RX · Requires improvement (2023)
- Rosedale Church of England C Infant School · WV12 4EG · Good (2023)
- Short Heath Junior School · WV12 4DS · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 19% in England
- Woodlands Academy of Learning · WV12 5PR · Good (2023) · Top 50% in England
Secondary schools in WV12
- Pool Hayes Academy · WV12 4QZ · Good (2022) · Bottom 13% in England
- Willenhall E-ACT Academy · WV12 4BD · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 3% in England
GP surgeries in WV12
- New Invention Health Centre · WV12 5RZ
- Sina Health Centre · WV12 5XZ
Neighbourhoods in WV12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WV12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath West | 26% | £222k | Average | 14 min |
| New Invention | 24% | £207k | Average | 10 min |
| Short Heath East | 22% | £202k | Average | 6 min |
| Ashmore | 21% | £260k | Low | 10 min |
| Wednesfield North East | 3% | £225k | Low | 8 min |
| Wednesfield Town | 3% | £236k | Very high | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the WV12 postcode?
WV12 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Willenhall, Wednesfield North East, Wednesfield Town, with 503 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WV12?
The typical home price across WV12's neighbourhoods is £222k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WV12?
8 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a WV12 postcode.
How long is the commute from WV12?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 48 minutes.