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WS1 2DF

Princes Avenue

Paddock

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Overview

Postcode WS1 2DF 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 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 nearest station is Walsall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Walsall East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Walsall East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Walsall East is £56,413 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from WS1 2DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall East near WS1 2DF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 2DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 2DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWalsall ArboretumLargeWalking directions to Walsall Arboretum
0.3 miChuckery Green Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area
0.5 miChuckery Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
1,723.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.11(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+8%)
Burglary
6.63(+63%)
Other theft
4.22(-26%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
38.4%
Indian
109
29.07%
Pakistani
59
15.73%
Other
26
6.93%
Other Asian
10
2.67%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
42.07%
No qualifications
70
22.65%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
56.03%
Owns with a mortgage
54
38.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Other social rented
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Paddock

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £425K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Paddock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£420,000£308
Semi-Detached30£303,500£277
Terraced15£180,000£219
Flats14£137,500£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Paddock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Paddock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Paddock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Paddock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 202519, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
19 Dec 20255, Loriners Grove, Walsall, WS1 2DNFlatsLeasehold£165,000
21 Nov 202523, Loriners Grove, Walsall, WS1 2DNFlatsLeasehold£150,000
19 Sept 20258, Loriners Grove, Walsall, WS1 2DNFlatsLeasehold£140,000
01 Sept 20252, Loriners Grove, Walsall, WS1 2DNFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the WS1 2DF postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 2DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryQueen Mary's Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableMayfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChuckery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 2DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChuckery NewsFlorence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQWalking directions to Chuckery News
0.2 miMorrisons Daily175 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miGillity Wines & SpriritsGillity Avenue, Walsall, WS5 3PJWalking directions to Gillity Wines & Spririts
0.3 miGills Off Licence77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DYWalking directions to Gills Off Licence
0.4 miM&D Convenience StoreHoltshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HXWalking directions to M&D Convenience Store

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 2DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Gandham

Paddock - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardPaddockE05001310
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsall EastE02002138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 029AE01010326
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 2DF

Is WS1 2DF (Walsall East) safe?

The area around WS1 2DF 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS1 2DF?

The median sale price around WS1 2DF in Walsall East is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 2DF?

There are 18 schools close to WS1 2DF, including Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding), Mayfield Preparatory School and Chuckery Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 2DF?

The closest station to WS1 2DF is Walsall, about 1,457 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 2DF?

WS1 2DF 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).

Who represents WS1 2DF (Walsall East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 2DF 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).