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Walsall Central

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About

Walsall Central is defined by the pedestrianised high street and adjoining shopping centre. Retail chains and independent businesses operate alongside the Victorian-era market hall, which continues to trade. The area serves as the primary commercial and civic hub for the wider borough.

The topography slopes towards the narrow Walsall Canal, a remnant of the town's industrial past. The New Art Gallery Walsall, a prominent modern structure, overlooks the waterway and houses a nationally significant art collection.

Area overview

On average Walsall Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. There are 13 schools in Walsall Central: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Walsall Central is home to around 10,861 people, with a population density of about 4,586.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
259
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall Central Population
10,861
Population density
4,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.91(+200%)
Shoplifting
64.73(+640%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.21(+175%)
Public order
24.86(+308%)
Other theft
22.56(+294%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,807
35.06%
Pakistani
1,719
15.83%
Bangladeshi
1,103
10.16%
Indian
995
9.16%
Other White
749
6.9%
Total population: 10,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,334
27.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,222
26.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,342
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
994
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
925
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 8,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,406
32.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,235
28.63%
Owns outright
726
16.83%
Owns with a mortgage
549
12.73%
Social rents from council
256
5.94%
Total households: 4,313

Property prices in Walsall Central

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Walsall Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall Central 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 Walsall Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£488,750
Flats10£99,000
Semi-Detached3£250,000
Terraced9£120,000

10 years median price trend in Walsall Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsall Central.

All postcodes in Walsall Central

WS11DH

Tower Street

WS11QR

George Street

WS12JR

Box Street

WS13EA

St Matthew's

WS19HS

Hatherton Road

WS28JA

Brighton Close

WS11DA

Darwall Street

WS11JQ

Bridge Street

WS11NX

Bradford Street

WS11SP

St Matthew's

WS12JP

Eldon Street

WS13DF

New Street

WS13EH

Sandwell Street

WS13QE

Midland Road

WS28NU

Birchills Leamore

WS11LN

St Matthew's

WS13AX

Jesson Road

WS13EW

Little London

WS13LU

Bradford Lane

WS28ES

College Way

WS28EZ

Wisemore

WS28LP

Shaw Street

WS12LN

Springhill Road

WS13EJ

Vincent Street

WS13TB

Keble Grove

WS19PH

Hatherton Road

WS19XD

St Matthew's

WS28LL

Crown Wharf Shopping Park

WS28NX

Burrowes Street

WS12EP

Bank Street

WS13TF

New College Close

WS13DD

Stablewood Grove

WS13JN

Highgate Road

WS19AR

Hatherton Road

WS13ED

Sandwell Villas

WS11QG

Goodall Street

WS11WF

Hatherton Road

WS13AY

Jesson Road

WS13BF

Ridgewood Close

WS19TS

Hatherton Road

WS28NP

Green Lane

WS13BL

Emery Street

WS13TE

St Catharines Close

WS13TX

Midland Road

WS11DG

Darwall Street

WS11QL

Goodall Street

WS11XU

Darwall Street

WS12AD

Intown Row

WS12HB

Bullock's Row

WS12HT

Tantarra Street

WS13AS

Jesson Road

WS19XJ

St Matthew's

WS12HL

Paddock

WS19HN

Hatherton Road

WS28LA

Mary Street

WS11YS

Park Mall

WS13DX

Barleyfields Row

WS13EG

Sandwell Street

WS13JB

Highgate Road

WS13JW

Highgate Drive

WS28HE

Green Lane

WS11JY

Bridge Street

WS11LY

Park Street

WS11SE

Lichfield Street

WS13JH

Highgate Road

WS13QZ

Corporation Street West

WS13TD

Christ Church Grove

WS19GB

Hatherton Road

WS28JE

Croft Street

WS28ND

Adams Street

WS28NL

Brighton Close

WS11JA

Bridge Street

WS11PT

Leicester Street

WS11QA

High Street

WS13AN

The Pines

WS13AQ

Lysways Street

WS13BB

Gorway Road

WS13ES

St Matthew's

WS28EQ

Lords Drive

WS19SN

Darwall Street

WS12AP

Town Hill

WS12EL

Ablewell Street

WS12LT

Birmingham Road

WS12NU

Birmingham Road

WS13DG

St Matthews Close

WS13RG

Hope Street

WS28ED

Stafford Street

WS28HP

Long Acre Street

WS28HW

Short Acre Street

WS13QP

Meadow Street

WS11RJ

Lower Hall Lane

WS13QD

Bradford Street

WS19WW

St Matthew's

WS11UZ

St Matthew's

WS12EW

Hill Street

WS13QL

Dairy Close

WS13QX

Graphic Close

WS28DU

Stafford Street

WS11ER

Park Street

WS12HD

Upper Rushall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.