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WS1 2DJ

Beacon Street

Paddock

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Overview

Postcode WS1 2DJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 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
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

0%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WS1 2DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall East near WS1 2DJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 2DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
1,342 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
132
38.71%
Pakistani
108
31.67%
Indian
66
19.35%
Other Asian
14
4.11%
Other
6
1.76%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
37.72%
No qualifications
59
21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.68%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
58.25%
Owns with a mortgage
39
37.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.94%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

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 2DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202693, Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£383,000
30 May 2025107, Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DHTerracedFreehold£267,000
30 Jan 202665, Lincoln Road, Walsall, WS1 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
12 Dec 202556, Lincoln Road, Walsall, WS1 2DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
12 Nov 202590, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QEDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the WS1 2DJ postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 2DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChuckery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHydesville Tower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryQueen Mary's Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 2DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGills Off Licence77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DYWalking directions to Gills Off Licence
0.2 miChuckery NewsFlorence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQWalking directions to Chuckery News
0.2 miM&D Convenience StoreHoltshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HXWalking directions to M&D Convenience Store
0.3 miRowley Street Off Licence & General StoreWalhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BHWalking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily175 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2DJ, 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 2DJ

Is WS1 2DJ (Walsall East) safe?

The area around WS1 2DJ 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 2DJ?

The median sale price around WS1 2DJ 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 2DJ?

There are 17 schools close to WS1 2DJ, including Chuckery Primary School (Good), Hydesville Tower School and Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 2DJ?

The closest station to WS1 2DJ is Walsall, about 1,311 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 2DJ?

WS1 2DJ 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 2DJ (Walsall East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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