Postcode WS1 2BA is located in a major urban area, within the Paddock area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year. The median sale price in Paddock is £356,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,725 and £438,250. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,669 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from WS1 2BA.
Walsall East near WS1 2BA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Chuckery Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £432,500 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £326,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 14 | £177,500 | £191 |
| Flats | 13 | £137,500 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £110,750 | £254,000 | £116,250 |
| 2017 | £343,500 | £82,500 | £255,000 | £116,000 |
| 2018 | £327,000 | £94,000 | £265,000 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £105,000 | £260,000 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £386,000 | £109,000 | £274,650 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £103,500 | £300,000 | £212,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £115,000 | £315,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £456,000 | £110,000 | £347,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £435,500 | £125,500 | £355,000 | £198,500 |
| 2025 | £424,250 | £135,000 | £325,750 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £110,000 | £360,500 | £196,400 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £149 | £169 | £123 |
| 2017 | £223 | £147 | £199 | £123 |
| 2018 | £240 | £141 | £209 | £142 |
| 2019 | £248 | £164 | £225 | £135 |
| 2020 | £260 | £162 | £229 | £142 |
| 2021 | £290 | £168 | £244 | £163 |
| 2022 | £305 | £173 | £249 | £170 |
| 2023 | £333 | £172 | £272 | £167 |
| 2024 | £323 | £168 | £291 | £194 |
| 2025 | £310 | £187 | £289 | £198 |
| 2026 | £288 | £201 | £262 | £184 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 80, Charlotte Street, Walsall, WS1 2BA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 73, Charlotte Street, Walsall, WS1 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 35, Charlotte Street, Walsall, WS1 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 58, Rowley Street, Walsall, WS1 2AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 92, Rowley Street, Walsall, WS1 2AY | Other | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the WS1 2BA postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Hydesville Tower School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Hydesville Tower School ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Chuckery Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
Chuckery Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Mar 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's High School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Queen Mary's High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store | Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BH | Walking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store |
| 0.1 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gills Off Licence | 77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DY | Walking directions to Gills Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Gandham
Paddock - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 2BA records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around WS1 2BA in Paddock is £356,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS1 2BA, including Hydesville Tower School, Chuckery Primary School (Good) and Queen Mary's High School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 2BA is Walsall, about 1,051 m away.
WS1 2BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,669 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 2BA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Gandham (Conservative and Unionist Party).