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Walsall East

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About

Walsall East is a parliamentary constituency covering several distinct neighbourhoods on the eastern side of the town. The area includes residential districts like Pleck and parts of Bloxwich, alongside significant industrial and commercial zones. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, and contains numerous local shopping parades serving the community.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which threads through the area. Large retail parks and industrial estates, such as those around Green Lane, are major local employers. The constituency also encompasses the expansive green space of Barr Beacon, one of the highest points in the West Midlands, offering broad views over the surrounding region.

Area overview

On average Walsall East has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year. There are 2 schools in Walsall East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walsall East is home to around 6,358 people, with a population density of about 3,527.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall East Population
6,358
Population density
3,527.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-14%)
Burglary
4.88(+20%)
Public order
3.3(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,242
35.26%
Pakistani
1,667
26.21%
Indian
1,125
17.69%
Other
327
5.14%
Other White
258
4.06%
Total population: 6,359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,781
35.18%
No qualifications
1,181
23.33%
Level 3 (A level)
711
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
465
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
886
39.24%
Owns with a mortgage
733
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
460
20.37%
Other social rented
99
4.38%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.48%
Total households: 2,258

Property prices in Walsall East

Median price£276,250
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £382K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £276,250 (about £258 per square foot) in Walsall East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walsall East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£465,000£297
Semi-Detached22£294,500£263
Terraced13£175,000£202
Flats8£145,000£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walsall East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsall East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£110,000£206,250£116,250
2017£335,000£97,000£244,975£101,000
2018£345,000£92,000£225,000£113,000
2019£340,000£100,000£248,500£121,000
2020£380,500£109,000£274,650£113,500
2021£404,000£107,000£300,000£172,000
2022£540,000£108,000£315,000£144,000
2023£450,500£109,850£314,000£140,000
2024£453,750£116,500£340,000£164,500
2025£469,000£135,000£280,000£175,000
2026£425,000£294,500£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsall East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walsall East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£150£166£123
2017£222£143£176£118
2018£234£140£168£131
2019£238£166£233£129
2020£275£159£230£123
2021£290£168£225£140
2022£336£182£246£154
2023£336£176£272£159
2024£329£179£282£184
2025£297£193£263£190
2026£315£244£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walsall East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walsall East 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.