Postcode WS1 1QG is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's area 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, roughly 3.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £165,000 (around £184 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £342,500. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 773 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 1QG.
Walsall Central near WS1 1QG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 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 |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £184 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £469,500 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 31 | £190,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 28 | £97,500 | £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 | £99,000 | £298,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £479,500 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £195,000 |
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 | £197 | £183 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 1QG.
| 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 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Corner House, 12 - 14, Goodall Street, Walsall, WS1 1QL | Other | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the WS1 1QG postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Ladder School | Free schools alternative provision | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
The Ladder School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2014. | |
Blue Coat Church of England Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Walsall Studio School | Studio schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
Walsall Studio School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 1QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 The Bridge, Walsall, WS1 1LW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1QG, 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 1QG records about 358 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS1 1QG in St Matthew's is £165,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 1QG, including The Ladder School (Good), Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Good) and Walsall Studio School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 1QG is Walsall, about 508 m away.
WS1 1QG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 773 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 1QG is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).