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Walsall West

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About

Walsall West encompasses residential neighbourhoods such as Bloxwich, Leamore, and Birchills. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and local high streets serving the community. It contains several parks and green spaces, including the expansive green corridor following the course of the Wyrley and Essington Canal. This waterway, one of the oldest in the Birmingham Canal Navigations, threads through the landscape.

The area includes the large Walsall Arboretum, offering formal gardens and a boating lake. Public transport is anchored by the Walsall to Rugeley railway line, with stations at Bloxwich and Bloxwich North. Light industry and retail parks are located along the northern border near the M6 motorway, providing local employment. The district has a distinct historical identity separate from Walsall town centre.

Area overview

On average Walsall West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. There are 6 schools in Walsall West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walsall West is home to around 7,981 people, with a population density of about 3,685.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall West Population
7,981
Population density
3,685 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.91(+73%)
Vehicle crime
14.66(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+63%)
Other theft
11.28(+98%)
Public order
9.52(+57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,638
33.06%
Pakistani
2,419
30.31%
Indian
599
7.51%
Other White
466
5.84%
African
414
5.19%
Total population: 7,980

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,846
30.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,374
22.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
844
14.11%
Level 3 (A level)
766
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
803
27.46%
Owns outright
618
21.14%
Other social rented
606
20.73%
Owns with a mortgage
536
18.33%
Social rents from council
272
9.3%
Total households: 2,924

Property prices in Walsall West

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Walsall West area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £364,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£95,000
Detached2£279,975
Terraced17£142,050
Semi-Detached17£199,000

10 years median price trend in Walsall West

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

All postcodes in Walsall West

WS28DL

Bloxwich Lane

WS28PU

Hollyhedge Lane

WS28QY

Raleigh Street

WS28SB

Bentley New Drive

WS28SE

Lane Avenue

WS29XA

York Avenue

WS29PD

Upper Brook Street

WS28TB

Wolverhampton Road

WS28EP

Furnace Street

WS28RW

Wolverhampton Road

WS28UA

Naunton Road

WS29PW

Forrester Street

WS29HW

Brineton Street

WS28RS

Edward Street

WS28SP

Bentley Lane

WS29DX

Long Street

WS29LB

Marsh Street

WS28RF

Manor Road Precinct

WS28RZ

Bentley Place

WS28TR

Hollyhedge Close

WS11NW

Park Street

WS28QA

Dalkeith Street

WS29QA

Bassett Street

WS29UL

Primley Avenue

WS28RX

Bentley Drive

WS29JY

Little Station Street

WS29LZ

Charles Street

WS29PG

Bridgeman Street

WS29UE

Blay Avenue

WS29PR

Manor Road

WS28PR

Wolverhampton Road

WS28SA

Friezeland Road

WS29ES

Pleck Road

WS29NW

Bridgeman Street

WS29NR

Bridgeman Street

WS28SL

Lane Avenue

WS29PP

Drayton Street

WS29XU

Henry Street

WS29EH

Art Court

WS28LN

Gallery Square

WS28PT

Hollyhedge Lane

WS28QB

Dalkeith Street

WS29PJ

Moat Road

WS29PU

Manor Road

WS29UF

Southbourne Avenue

WS29DZ

Long Street

WS29EA

St Matthew's

WS29EX

Pleck

WS29QE

Queen Street

WS29EQ

Rollingmill Street

WS29PL

Forrester Street

WS29PT

Wilbraham Road

WS29SY

Durham Place

WS29UD

Southbourne Avenue

WS29XF

Alumwell Road

WS28RE

Forrester Street Precinct

WS28QZ

Raleigh Street

WS28RY

Bentley Drive

WS28TA

Wolverhampton Road

WS29NJ

Frederick Street

WS29EB

Brook Street

WS28PP

Wolverhampton Road

WS28TD

Wolverhampton Road

WS29EP

Brineton Street

WS28DH

Waterfront North Leisure

WS28QU

Jessel Road

WS28RP

Pargeter Street

WS28UB

Westville Road

WS29UR

Norwich Road

WS28LG

St Matthew's

WS29SL

Woodwards Road

WS29LR

Clement Street

WS29PB

Queen Street

WS28UD

Dalton Road

WS28UF

Spring Walk

WS29PX

Manor Road

WS29PZ

Bassett Street

WS29UW

Primley Avenue

WS28SX

Bentley Lane

WS29PN

Checketts Street

WS29PS

Moat Road

WS29UB

Primley Close

WS29XX

Upper Brook Street

WS28RQ

Wolverhampton Road

WS28SJ

Lane Close

WS28RT

Edward Street

WS28SD

Kent Avenue

WS28TF

Bloxwich Lane

WS29LY

Wave Close

WS29XG

Alumwell Road

WS29NE

Frederick Street

WS29EG

Corporation Street West

WS29UY

Madison Avenue

WS28TN

Bentley Lane

WS28LR

St Matthew's

WS29DY

Long Street

WS29ED

Art Court

WS28RA

Raleigh Street

WS28TS

Bentley Lane

WS29BT

Boulevard Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.