Postcode WS1 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Paddock ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chuckery Green Play Area.
Walsall East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 2BZ.
Walsall East near WS1 2BZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chuckery Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Chuckery Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dandy’s Walk Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Dandy’s Walk Play Area |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £420,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £303,500 | £277 |
| Terraced | 15 | £180,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 14 | £137,500 | £215 |
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 | £423,500 | £135,000 | £325,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £444,000 | £125,000 | £300,000 | £150,000 |
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 | £281 | £205 |
| 2026 | £304 | £215 | £244 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 46, The Crescent, Walsall, WS1 2BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 75, The Crescent, Walsall, WS1 2DA | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 61, Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 12C, Hale Court, Walsall, WS1 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 21, Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2PH | Detached | Freehold | £352,000 |
In the WS1 2BZ postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chuckery News | Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ | Walking directions to Chuckery News |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 175 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Gills Off Licence | 77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DY | Walking directions to Gills Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Gillity Wines & Spririts | Gillity Avenue, Walsall, WS5 3PJ | Walking directions to Gillity Wines & Spririts |
| 0.4 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
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 2BZ, 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 2BZ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS1 2BZ in Walsall East is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS1 2BZ, including Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding), Mayfield Preparatory School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 2BZ is Walsall, about 1,338 m away.
WS1 2BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,176 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 2BZ 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).