Postcode WS1 1ER is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 358.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 358.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from WS1 1ER.
Walsall Central near WS1 1ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dandy’s Walk Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Dandy’s Walk Play Area |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £256,250 |
| Detached | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £101,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £180,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 1ER postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 1ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 Bradford Mall, Walsall, WS1 1YT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Aryoub Supermarket | 12 Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 1PB | Walking directions to Aryoub Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 The Bridge, Walsall, WS1 1LW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Town Express | 13 Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 1PB | Walking directions to Town Express |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 1ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.