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Walsall Ryecroft

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About

Walsall Ryecroft is a residential area situated to the northeast of Walsall town centre. The locality is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is served by the Ryecroft neighbourhood centre, which provides essential local amenities for the community.

The area is bordered by the Ryecroft Playing Fields, offering green space and sports facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the Ryecroft Junction, a complex railway intersection where lines from Walsall diverge towards Rugeley and Hednesford, making it a visible landmark in the local landscape.

Area overview

On average Walsall Ryecroft has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year. There are 3 schools in Walsall Ryecroft: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walsall Ryecroft is home to around 9,792 people, with a population density of about 3,967.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall Ryecroft Population
9,792
Population density
3,967.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.54(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.62(+114%)
Vehicle crime
9.5(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-25%)
Other theft
6.33(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,788
48.9%
Pakistani
1,702
17.38%
Other White
748
7.64%
African
667
6.81%
Indian
484
4.94%
Total population: 9,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,203
30.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,501
21.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
13.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
803
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 7,135

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
837
24.31%
Other social rented
707
20.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
662
19.23%
Owns outright
652
18.94%
Social rents from council
495
14.38%
Total households: 3,443

Property prices in Walsall Ryecroft

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Walsall Ryecroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall Ryecroft in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walsall Ryecroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£274,950£2,947
Flats5£93,500£1,833
Semi-Detached28£197,500£2,952
Terraced26£165,000£1,905

10 years median price trend in Walsall Ryecroft

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

All postcodes in Walsall Ryecroft

WS28BB

Proffitt Street

WS28JW

Hospital Street

WS28AE

Thornbury Road

WS27AR

Essex Street

WS31FG

Honeysuckle Way

WS27AJ

Kent Close

WS27BF

Northumberland Way

WS27BB

Bloxwich Road

WS31FX

Hazel Drive

WS31RW

Warner Road

WS31TB

Wenlock Gardens

WS28LF

Fenchurch Close

WS28AZ

Proffitt Street

WS27AZ

Birchills Leamore

WS28BX

Leckie Road

WS31QA

Holden Crescent

WS28BS

Bloxwich Road

WS28BF

Bloxwich Road

WS28BJ

Mentor Close

WS31RD

Whateley Place

WS28BL

Gladstone Street

WS28AQ

Marlow Street

WS31QB

Beddows Road

WS31RG

Warner Place

WS31GE

Oval Way

WS31QE

Rutland Street

WS31PX

Oswin Road

WS31RS

Goscote Lane

WS31RA

Whateley Avenue

WS31GD

Ashes Lane

WS31TU

Wareham Close

WS31SL

Ryecroft Place

WS31TE

Alderley Crescent

WS28EY

Ryecroft Park

WS31RP

Clare Road

WS31PZ

Holden Place

WS27AP

Webster Road

WS31FY

Campion Drive

WS31PT

Oswin Road

WS31TL

Cartbridge Walk

WS28AT

North Street

WS31RZ

Goscote Lodge Crescent

WS31RF

Coalpool Lane

WS31QX

Whateley Avenue

WS31PP

Roberts Road

WS28AR

Proffitt Street

WS28BG

Ashdown Grove

WS28AU

North Street

WS31PW

Ashfield Close

WS27AL

Webster Road

WS31BL

Camellia Close

WS27AW

Webster Road

WS31RX

Goscote Lane

WS27BA

Norfolk Place

WS27AN

Kent Street

WS31FB

Hawbush Road

WS31TA

Wenlock Gardens

WS31FE

Bluebell Crescent

WS28BZ

Farm Street

WS28BD

Proffitt Close

WS31QU

Whateley Road

WS28JD

Southmead Way

WS31RN

Harden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.