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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

WS12JL

Lime Street

WS13EF

Doveridge Place

WS19SQ

Darwall Street

WS28JG

Alma Street

WS11TN

Darwall Street

WS13HZ

Fairfield Mount

WS13JF

Avion Close

WS13JS

Delves Road

WS11RB

George Street

WS12EN

Pool Street

WS13ER

St Matthew's

WS13LY

Mountrath Street

WS14HH

Corporation Street

WS19SD

Darwall Street

WS19QZ

Hatherton Road

WS11SQ

Intown

WS12YQ

Hatherton Road

WS13NP

Caldmore Road

WS28HA

Court Way

WS28JU

Hall Street

WS11DQ

Darwall Street

WS13LP

Glebe Street

WS13NQ

Caldmore Road

WS13RR

Wednesbury Road

WS11LW

Digbeth

WS11QU

Digbeth

WS13DR

Sandwell Street

WS14BP

West Bromwich Street

WS28NE

Adams Street

WS54XX

Hatherton Road

WS27YX

Hatherton Road

WS11SR

St Matthew's

WS12LP

Springhill Road

WS11PQ

Bradford Street

WS13PY

Dairy Close

WS13QF

Corporation Street West

WS19SH

Darwall Street

WS28NW

Burrowes Street

WS11EX

Bridge Street

WS11NJ

St Matthew's

WS11QS

Park Street

WS13EP

Little London

WS19SB

Darwall Street

WS19ZZ

Darwall Street

WS11JZ

Bridge Street

WS13ET

Sandwell Street

WS13PP

Brace Street

WS13QY

Wednesbury Road

WS19QW

Hatherton Road

WS19TP

Hatherton Road

WS28AB

Portland Street

WS28JF

Green Lane

WS11EJ

Bridge Street

WS13AH

Lysways Street

WS19NL

Hatherton Road

WS19SY

Darwall Street

WS19TB

Darwall Street

WS28DR

Stafford Street

WS28NF

Birchills Street

WS28PA

Burrowes Street

WS13EB

Sandwell Street

WS19QD

Hatherton Road

WS28DD

Wolverhampton Street

WS11JX

Bridge Street

WS11LG

The Bridge

WS12EG

Ablewell Street

WS13AF

Hanch Place

WS13AZ

Jesson Road

WS13EL

Follyhouse Lane

WS13QG

Glebe Street

WS13TA

Magdalene Road

WS11LF

St Paul's Street

WS12NJ

Birmingham Road

WS13AL

Emery Close

WS13BJ

Gorway Gardens

WS13EE

Windmill Street

WS13NA

Vicarage Place

WS13RB

Caldmore Road

WS13RD

Sister Dora Gardens

WS19SS

Darwall Street

WS28EJ

Day Street

WS11DP

Bridge Street

WS13BQ

Little Gorway

WS13DP

Dandys Walk

WS13NU

Glebe Street

WS13NY

Sister Dora Gardens

WS13PL

Mount Street

WS13RL

Caldmore Green

WS19SG

Darwall Street

WS28HN

Blue Lane East

WS11EU

St Matthew's

WS11PB

Bradford Street

WS11QJ

Goodall Street

WS12NE

Grove Terrace

WS13JJ

Highgate Drive

WS13JL

Canute Close

WS19TD

Darwall Street

WS19WR

St Matthew's

WS11QF

Freer Street

WS13AJ

Emery Street

Data Sources

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