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About

Paddock ward lies in the northeast of Walsall town centre, forming a largely residential area between the Broadway and Birmingham Road corridors. Its housing stock is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some inter-war semi-detached homes and more modern infill developments. The ward includes the historic Paddock pub, which gives the area its name and serves as a local landmark.

The area is characterised by its proximity to major transport routes, including the M6 motorway, and contains several local schools and community facilities. A notable feature is the presence of the former James Bridge Steel Works site, a significant part of the borough's industrial heritage that has undergone redevelopment. The ward's landscape is generally urban, with pockets of green space provided by smaller parks and recreational grounds.

Area overview

On average Paddock has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Paddock is £58,789 per year. There are 4 schools in Paddock: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Paddock is home to around 13,203 people, with a population density of about 2,856.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Paddock Population
13,203
Population density
2,856.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(0%)
Burglary
3.64(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.64(-50%)
Other theft
2.73(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,651
35.23%
Indian
3,457
26.18%
Pakistani
2,347
17.78%
Other
969
7.34%
Other Asian
361
2.73%
Total population: 13,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,265
39.76%
No qualifications
2,154
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,436
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,267
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
925
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 10,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,202
46.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,608
33.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
618
13.06%
Other social rented
163
3.44%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.13%
Total households: 4,732

Property prices in Paddock

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £425K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paddock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£420,000£308
Semi-Detached30£303,500£277
Terraced15£180,000£219
Flats14£137,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paddock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£110,750£254,000£116,250
2017£343,500£82,500£255,000£116,000
2018£327,000£94,000£265,000£132,000
2019£340,000£105,000£260,000£126,000
2020£386,000£109,000£274,650£120,000
2021£385,000£103,500£300,000£212,500
2022£423,500£115,000£315,000£150,000
2023£456,000£110,000£347,000£150,000
2024£435,500£125,500£355,000£198,500
2025£423,500£135,000£325,000£180,000
2026£444,000£125,000£300,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£149£169£123
2017£223£147£199£123
2018£240£141£209£142
2019£248£164£225£135
2020£260£162£229£142
2021£290£168£244£163
2022£305£173£249£170
2023£333£172£272£167
2024£323£168£291£194
2025£310£187£281£205
2026£304£215£244£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Paddock in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Paddock ward.

Local councillors

Nick Gandham

Paddock - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Paddock

Is Paddock safe?

Paddock records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Paddock?

The median sale price in Paddock is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Paddock?

Paddock has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Paddock?

Paddock scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Paddock sits around rank 21,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Paddock?

The average household income in Paddock is around £58,789 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Paddock?

Paddock is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nick Gandham (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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WS53NY

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WS53NE

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WS12LB

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WS53HT

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WS53LP

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WS53AJ

Sutton Road

WS12RX

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WS12DY

Tong Street

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Queens Road

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Calthorpe Road

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Cherrytree Close

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Athlone Road

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Norman Road

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Lincoln Road

WS53ED

Launceston Road

WS12DH

Princes Avenue

WS12JX

Richmond Street

WS12QP

Old Masters Close

WS12QT

Langford Close

WS12LG

Florence Street

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WS53NL

Hobart Drive

WS53QA

Birmingham Road

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Broadway North

WS53QT

Greaves Close

WS12PH

Princes Avenue

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Broadway North

WS53AE

Brookhouse Road

WS53ND

Charlemont Close

WS53NW

Birmingham Road

WS53PF

Elizabeth Road

WS12PG

Paddock

WS53JZ

Lodge Close

WS53NX

Birmingham Road

WS12BW

Shrubbery Close

WS53HN

Canning Road

WS53JY

Lodge Road

WS53PA

Lake Avenue

WS12BG

Calder Avenue

WS53EY

Liskeard Road

WS12PD

Sutton Road

WS12LW

Selborne Close

WS53PW

Gillity Close

WS53PG

Cornwall Road

WS12DB

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WS12DR

Willows Road

WS12JU

Burleigh Street

WS12LH

Lumley Road

WS12DN

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Gloucester Road

WS12DF

Princes Avenue

WS53AP

Sutton Road

WS53EH

Truro Road

WS12PE

Sutton Road

WS53JX

Warrens Croft

WS53HY

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WS12DT

Chuckery Road

WS12BP

Paddock

WS12PB

Sutton Road

WS53EN

St Ives Road

WS53HS

Park Hall Road

WS53JW

Bell Road

WS53QW

Richard Road

WS13HX

Keepers Gate

WS53HH

Park Dale

WS53NS

Walstead Road

WS12PJ

Orwell Road

WS53PB

Lake Close

WS12DP

Willows Road

WS12NW

Parklands Gardens

WS53QB

Springvale Avenue

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Cornwall Road

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Skip Lane

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Sutton Road

WS53JS

Lodge Road

WS53LU

Woodside Close

WS53HZ

Bodmin Close

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Paddock

WS53JH

Wellington Road

WS53PZ

Raven Road

WS53EB

Launceston Road

WS53NN

Canberra Road

WS12JY

Walsingham Street

WS53LT

Calthorpe Close

B437AN

Birmingham Road

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