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WS1 1TU

Lichfield Street

St Matthew's

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Overview

Postcode WS1 1TU 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 North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
55.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Walsall North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walsall North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.3%

Approximately 55.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WS1 1TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall North East near WS1 1TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 1TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 1TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWalsall ArboretumLargeWalking directions to Walsall Arboretum
0.3 miWalsall Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden
0.4 miNorth Street Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to North Street Open Space

Area Profile

Population
161
Population density
1,742.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
110.67(+1172%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.93(+60%)
Vehicle crime
18.92(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.92(+160%)
Public order
12.04(+99%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
46.25%
Other White
43
26.88%
African
9
5.62%
Caribbean
8
5%
Other
8
5%
Total population: 160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
32.19%
No qualifications
25
17.12%
Apprenticeship
24
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
24
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 146

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
44.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
28.16%
Social rents from council
11
10.68%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.74%
Owns outright
6
5.83%
Total households: 103

Property prices in St Matthew's

Median price£189,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £360K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£469,500£326
Semi-Detached13£310,000£252
Terraced28£192,500£176
Flats30£95,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Matthew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 1TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 1TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 2025132 - 132A, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SLOtherFreehold£275,000
16 Jan 202669, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XBTerracedFreehold£155,000
15 May 2026129, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SYOtherFreehold£335,000
16 Jun 202511, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XATerracedFreehold£105,000
16 Apr 2026Bayard House, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SPOtherFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the WS1 1TU postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 1TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryQueen Mary's High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryButts Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusWalsall CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 1TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 1TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsLichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miJamarkAlbert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EWWalking directions to Jamark
0.2 miTescoHatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miTesco ExtraLittleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miCo-op Food1 The Bridge, Walsall, WS1 1LWWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS1 1TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Bridie Russell

St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardSt Matthew'sE05001316
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsall North EastE02002133
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 024DE01010369
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 1TU

Is WS1 1TU (Walsall North East) safe?

The area around WS1 1TU records about 146 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS1 1TU?

The median sale price around WS1 1TU in Walsall North East is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 1TU?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 1TU, including Queen Mary's High School (Outstanding), Butts Primary School (Good) and Walsall College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 1TU?

The closest station to WS1 1TU is Walsall, about 515 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 1TU?

WS1 1TU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS1 1TU (Walsall North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 1TU is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).