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About

St Matthew's ward is located in the town of Walsall, within the West Midlands. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some flats. It is situated close to Walsall town centre, providing easy access to shops, transport links, and local amenities. The ward includes parts of the Birchills and Bloxwich Road areas, with a network of streets and green spaces.

The ward has several schools, parks, and community facilities, catering to families and residents. Public transport links connect St Matthew's to surrounding areas, including bus routes serving Walsall and nearby neighbourhoods. The local economy is supported by small businesses and retail outlets, with some light industrial units in the vicinity. The area has a varied demographic, with a blend of long-term residents and newer communities.

Area overview

On average St Matthew's has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Matthew's is £36,179 per year. There are 11 schools in St Matthew's: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
232
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Matthew's Population
16,969
Population density
2,990.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,250
42.72%
Pakistani
2,305
13.58%
Indian
1,636
9.64%
Other White
1,152
6.79%
Bangladeshi
1,133
6.68%
Total population: 16,970

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,011
28.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,735
24.51%
Owns outright
1,546
21.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,209
17.08%
Social rents from council
354
5%
Total households: 7,079

Property prices in St Matthew's

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£457,000
Flats27£101,000
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Terraced21£185,000

10 years median price trend in St Matthew's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

All postcodes in St Matthew's

WS11RZ

Little Newport Street

WS11TJ

Lower Forster Street

WS11TW

Hatherton Road

WS11YB

Hatherton Road

WS19TT

Hatherton Road

WS19TY

Walsall Central

WS42DE

Mellish Road

WS42HP

Stencills Drive

WS42HY

Borneo Street

WS11NG

Park Street

WS11RG

Darwall Street

WS11SL

Hatherton Road

WS42DJ

Cartbridge Lane South

WS42BG

Cecil Street

WS42HA

Rushall Manor Road

WS19SU

Darwall Street

WS13DU

Bath Street

WS12HS

Tantarra Street

WS12LX

Walsall Central

WS12ND

Birmingham Street

WS12QN

Walsall Central

WS12YY

Hatherton Road

WS13AG

Lysways Street

WS13DN

New Street

WS13EN

Follyhouse Close

WS13PJ

Mount Street

WS13QJ

Woodcutter Close

WS13QQ

Midland Road

WS13QT

Equestrian Grove

WS13QU

Woodcutter Close

WS13RW

Caldmore Green

WS29JT

Station Street

WS29NT

Bridgeman Street

WS42AA

Teddesley Street

WS42AJ

The Cloisters

WS42EY

Argyle Close

WS42BS

The Cutting

WS28HG

Green Lane

WS11YT

Bradford Street

WS12AL

Eyland Grove

WS13AD

Lysways Street

WS13BD

Gorway Road

WS13EQ

Sandwell Street

WS13EU

Walsall Central

WS13JQ

Highgate Road

WS42AD

Aldridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.