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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 130 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
130
Deprivation level
10/10
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
66.66(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.53(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(+4%)
Vehicle crime
11.4(+73%)
Other theft
8.77(+53%)
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 38 recent sales, the median property price is £147,250 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
Detached3£321,992
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached13£190,000
Terraced17£142,500

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

WS28TN

Bentley Lane

WS29UY

Madison Avenue

WS28LR

St Matthew's

WS29ED

Art Court

WS29DY

Long Street

WS28TP

Bentley Lane

WS28TS

Bentley Lane

WS28RA

Raleigh Street

WS29BT

Boulevard Walk

WS29LT

Art Court

WS29SX

Jerome Road

WS28RL

Wolverhampton Road

WS28UE

Belgrave Walk

WS28UJ

Pargeter Street

WS29EU

Rollingmill Street

WS29UX

Blay Avenue

WS28PZ

Hollyhedge Lane

WS28QX

Jessel Road

WS28RH

Wolverhampton Road

WS28SF

Deepmore Avenue

WS29NH

Waterfront Way

WS29UU

Ripon Road

WS29UZ

Primley Avenue

WS28RG

Wolverhampton Road

WS28RN

Wolverhampton Road

WS28RU

Bentley Drive

WS29EE

Art Court

WS29PY

Moat Road

WS29LW

Charles Street

WS29NG

Cavell Close

WS29RX

Reservoir Place

WS28AL

Raleigh Street

WS28UG

Pleck

WS29EF

Art Court

WS29UP

Primley Avenue

WS28ET

Ironworks Road

WS28SY

Moorside Gardens

WS28SH

Laneside Gardens

WS29NU

Queen Street

WS29TD

Ely Place

WS29UG

Southbourne Avenue

WS29UT

Chester Place

WS28RJ

Wolverhampton Road

WS28SG

Deepmore Avenue

WS29JR

Little Station Street

WS29TB

Ely Road

WS29XE

Alumwell Road

WS28SQ

Lane Avenue

WS29TE

Southbourne Avenue

WS29UA

Primley Avenue

WS28RR

Pargeter Street

WS29SZ

Jerome Road

WS29UQ

Exeter Place

WS29JT

Little Station Street

WS29NT

Queen Street

WS29UJ

Primley Avenue

WS29UH

Primley Avenue

WS29XS

Moat Road

WS28SN

Bentley Lane

WS28ER

Lockside Road

WS28UH

Raleigh Court

WS29JZ

Station Street

WS29QB

Drayton Street

WS28NG

Birchills Street

Data Sources

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