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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

WS13DY

Newhall Street

WS13RQ

St Michael Street

WS28HR

Whitehouse Street

WS12EU

Ablewell Street

WS13BG

Gorway Road

WS13NR

Caldmore Road

WS19SZ

Darwall Street

WS28NN

Burrowes Street

WS11HR

Bridge Street

WS11NL

Park Street

WS12AE

Warewell Close

WS12EZ

The Old Mill Court Yard

WS12NH

Birmingham Road

WS11RY

Digbeth

WS13LX

Bradford Lane

WS13PF

Mount Street

WS11NP

St Paul's Street

WS12AW

Warewell Street

WS13QR

Corporation Street West

WS19UG

St Matthew's

WS11JJ

Bridge Street

WS19ST

Darwall Street

WS11DB

Darwall Street

WS12HQ

Wedge Street

WS13JY

Delves Road

WS13PH

White Street

WS13QA

Bradford Street

WS28QD

Old Birchills

WS11RZ

Little Newport Street

WS11TW

Hatherton Road

WS13BH

Highgate Avenue

WS13BX

Bath Street

WS19SW

Darwall Street

WS19TJ

Hatherton Road

WS28HH

Green Lane

WS28HS

Green Lane

WS13BA

Jesson Road

WS13DE

Bath Street

WS19TT

Hatherton Road

WS19TY

St Matthew's

WS28NS

Green Lane

WS13DW

Dandys Walk

WS28DZ

Whitehouse Street

WS28HZ

Birch Street

WS11EW

Bridge Street

WS11QW

High Street

WS12YY

Hatherton Road

WS13DN

New Street

WS13DU

Bath Street

WS13HY

Greenhill Villas

WS13QJ

Woodcutter Close

WS13QU

Woodcutter Close

WS19SU

Darwall Street

WS11NG

Park Street

WS11SL

Lichfield Street

WS13DL

Bath Street

WS13PW

Brace Street

WS11PL

Bradford Street

WS12EJ

St Matthew's

WS12ND

Birmingham Street

WS12QN

Birmingham Road

WS13AG

Lysways Street

WS13EN

Follyhouse Close

WS13JD

Highgate Close

WS13PJ

Mount Street

WS13QQ

Midland Road

WS13QT

Equestrian Grove

WS13RW

Caldmore Green

WS28EF

Garden Street

WS12EQ

Ablewell Street

WS13AB

Lysways Street

WS13DT

Orlando Close

WS13JR

Drayman Close

WS28AD

Marlow Street

WS28HX

Green Lane

WS28HY

Green Lane

WS28JX

Penkridge Street

WS28QG

Short Acre Street

WS11PY

St Matthew's

WS13AR

Sandymount Road

WS13AU

Belvidere Road

WS13LT

Glebe Street

WS28HG

Green Lane

WS12AL

Eyland Grove

WS13AD

Lysways Street

WS13BD

Gorway Road

WS13EQ

Sandwell Street

WS28DE

Wolverhampton Street

WS11RL

Lower Hall Lane

WS11TH

St Matthew's

WS11YT

Bradford Street

WS13EU

Broadway

WS13JQ

Highgate Road

WS19QX

Hatherton Road

WS11TR

St Matthew's

WS28LB

Birchills Leamore

Data Sources

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