Property profile

7 The Alcove

Map showing 7, The Alcove, Walsall

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£295,000

Detached sold in Bloxwich East

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold31 May 2019
£180,000Change since last sale: +£115,000 (+64%)
Annualised change
+7.1% per yearWalsall annualised change (detached) since 2019: +4.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £281 per sq ft
£334 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£53 per sq ft (+19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Bloxwich East
£375,000Estimate vs local median: −£80,000 (−21%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area82 m² / 883 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection04 Jul 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 May 2019£180,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bloxwich East

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £268K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £234 per square foot) in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloxwich East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£375,000£281
Semi-Detached42£210,000£244
Terraced39£185,000£220
Flats6£98,750£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£79,000£119,500£111,000
2017£253,000£82,875£120,000£110,000
2018£260,000£85,000£132,000£125,000
2019£235,000£85,000£140,000£135,000
2020£285,000£86,000£149,000£131,250
2021£290,000£96,500£169,600£142,750
2022£329,000£99,000£186,000£170,000
2023£294,000£90,000£191,000£170,000
2024£291,000£100,000£200,000£172,000
2025£327,500£101,250£210,000£182,500
2026£402,500£97,500£207,500£176,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£125£129£119
2017£216£133£143£122
2018£199£132£159£138
2019£195£113£156£156
2020£227£123£170£152
2021£226£140£185£166
2022£273£156£216£196
2023£249£141£214£198
2024£253£168£218£194
2025£269£153£233£217
2026£281£162£251£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202620, Benton Crescent, Walsall, WS3 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
05 Sept 202527, Benton Crescent, Walsall, WS3 3AHTerracedFreehold£280,000
01 Jul 202521, Benton Crescent, Walsall, WS3 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
30 Jan 2026152A, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3BJDetachedFreehold£132,468
18 Dec 2025180, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, The Alcove, WalsallFreehold67 m²£88,000 (2000)
4, The Alcove, WalsallFreehold75 m²£280,000 (2024)
5, The Alcove, Walsall-90 m²-
6, The Alcove, Walsall-118 m²-
9, The Alcove, WalsallFreehold74 m²£240,000 (2022)

Area insights for WS3 3BL

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Overview

Postcode WS3 3BL is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich East ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Little Bloxwich area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Bloxwich is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Memorial Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Little Bloxwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Little Bloxwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.2%

Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Little Bloxwich is £41,499 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from WS3 3BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Bloxwich near WS3 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 3BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBloxwich Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens
0.5 miThe Clock GardensSmallWalking directions to The Clock Gardens

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
7,418.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.5(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(-9%)
Burglary
5.93(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
87.21%
Other White
16
4.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.33%
Caribbean
5
1.45%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
23.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.59%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.88%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
42.02%
Owns outright
33
27.73%
Social rents from council
14
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Other social rented
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

Schools

In the WS3 3BL postcode area, located within Little Bloxwich, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryMillfields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary School, BloxwichVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYour Coop FoodLichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3DRWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.1 miSelmans News & Off Licence1-2 Selmans Parade, Walsall, WS3 3RNWalking directions to Selmans News & Off Licence
0.3 miCostcutter2 Fishley Lane, Walsall, WS3 3PRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCostcutter110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3ADWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miBloxwich ConvenienceField Road, Walsall, WS3 3HUWalking directions to Bloxwich Convenience