Postcode WS1 2NX 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 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.
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 3.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WS1 2NX.
Walsall East near WS1 2NX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £425,000 | £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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2NX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | 18, Jesson Close, Walsall, WS1 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 8, Jesson Close, Walsall, WS1 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £147,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 17, Keepers Gate, Walsall, WS1 3HX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 10, Keble Grove, Walsall, WS1 3TB | Detached | Freehold | £479,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 8, Keble Grove, Walsall, WS1 3TB | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the WS1 2NX postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gillity Wines & Spririts | Gillity Avenue, Walsall, WS5 3PJ | Walking directions to Gillity Wines & Spririts |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 175 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2NX, 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 2NX 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 2NX in Walsall East is £350,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 2NX, including St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding) and Mayfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS1 2NX 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 2NX 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).