Postcode WS1 2DP 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 7.1% 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 2DP.
Walsall East near WS1 2DP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.2 mi | Chuckery Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Chuckery Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park |
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 2DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 42, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DP | Terraced | Freehold | £242,800 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 44, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DP | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 63, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DP | Terraced | Freehold | £272,500 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 58, Willows Road, Walsall, WS1 2DP | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WS1 2DP postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chuckery News | Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ | Walking directions to Chuckery News |
| 0.2 mi | Gills Off Licence | 77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DY | Walking directions to Gills Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 175 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store | Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BH | Walking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General 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 2DP, 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 2DP 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.
The median sale price around WS1 2DP in Walsall East is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WS1 2DP, including Chuckery Primary School (Good), Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding) and Mayfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 2DP is Walsall, about 1,344 m away.
WS1 2DP 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 2DP 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).