Postcode WS1 1XB 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 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
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.
Walsall North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from WS1 1XB.
Walsall North East near WS1 1XB 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | North Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to North Street Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £469,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 28 | £192,500 | £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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 1XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 69, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 11, Lower Forster Street, Walsall, WS1 1XA | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 4, Terret Close, Walsall, WS1 1EG | Flats | Leasehold | £102,750 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 129, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Other | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 115, Terret Close, Walsall, WS1 1EN | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 |
In the WS1 1XB postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 1XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
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 1XB, 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 1XB 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.
The median sale price around WS1 1XB in Walsall North East is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 1XB, including Butts Primary School (Good), Queen Mary's High School (Outstanding) and Walsall College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 1XB is Walsall, about 540 m away.
WS1 1XB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 1XB is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).