Postcode WS1 1LA 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 688.4 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 Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 820 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 688.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from WS1 1LA.
Walsall Central near WS1 1LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 1LA 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 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 Bradford Mall, Walsall, WS1 1YT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.