Postcode WS1 1JJ 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 716.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 716.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 1JJ.
Walsall Central near WS1 1JJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Chuckery Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £469,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 30 | £185,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 30 | £95,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £91,000 | £204,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £302,500 | £90,500 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £86,000 | £235,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £321,225 | £99,995 | £232,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £99,995 | £275,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £87,000 | £285,000 | £161,750 |
| 2022 | £425,500 | £90,000 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £103,000 | £335,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £87,750 | £278,000 | £172,800 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £100,000 | £304,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £469,500 | £81,000 | £210,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £157 | £166 | £120 |
| 2017 | £203 | £152 | £181 | £123 |
| 2018 | £227 | £137 | £175 | £123 |
| 2019 | £251 | £172 | £145 | £133 |
| 2020 | £281 | £191 | £172 | £126 |
| 2021 | £284 | £146 | £208 | £159 |
| 2022 | £278 | £162 | £202 | £153 |
| 2023 | £283 | £157 | £259 | £169 |
| 2024 | £326 | £149 | £217 | £176 |
| 2025 | £328 | £165 | £247 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £140 | £204 | £183 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 1JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 32, Tameway Plaza, 48, Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £57,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, Tameway Plaza, 48, Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 5, Kings Court, 44, Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JG | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 75, Bridge Street, Walsall, WS1 1JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 7, Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 2AA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the WS1 1JJ postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 1JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 The Bridge, Walsall, WS1 1LW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 1JJ, 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
The area around WS1 1JJ records about 717 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WS1 1JJ in Walsall Central is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 1JJ, including The Ladder School (Good), Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Good) and Walsall Studio School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 1JJ is Walsall, about 476 m away.
WS1 1JJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 703 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 1JJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).