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WS1 2QF

Broadway North

Paddock

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Detailed insights for WS1 2QF

Overview

Postcode WS1 2QF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 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
High

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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from WS1 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall East near WS1 2QF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 2QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
6,121.1 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

Indian
163
34.32%
British
118
24.84%
Pakistani
105
22.11%
Other
38
8%
Other Asian
18
3.79%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
41.48%
No qualifications
76
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
59
15.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
10.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
47.59%
Owns with a mortgage
60
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Paddock

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £426K

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.

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
Detached49£425,000£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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202578, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
17 Nov 2025125, Walhouse Road, Walsall, WS1 2BESemi-DetachedFreehold£206,100
04 Jun 2025Flat 19, Kilhendre Court, 43, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QJFlatsLeasehold£140,000
06 Nov 202580, Charlotte Street, Walsall, WS1 2BATerracedFreehold£150,000
16 Jan 202673, Charlotte Street, Walsall, WS1 2BBTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the WS1 2QF postcode area, located within Walsall East, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHydesville Tower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChuckery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryQueen Mary's High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGills Off Licence77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DYWalking directions to Gills Off Licence
0.2 miRowley Street Off Licence & General StoreWalhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BHWalking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store
0.2 miM&D Convenience StoreHoltshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HXWalking directions to M&D Convenience Store
0.3 miChuckery NewsFlorence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQWalking directions to Chuckery News
0.4 miMorrisonsLichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SYWalking directions to Morrisons

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 2QF, 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 2QF

Is WS1 2QF (Walsall East) safe?

The area around WS1 2QF 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 2QF?

The median sale price around WS1 2QF in Walsall East is £350,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 2QF?

There are 16 schools close to WS1 2QF, including Hydesville Tower School, Chuckery Primary School (Good) and Queen Mary's High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 2QF?

The closest station to WS1 2QF is Walsall, about 1,180 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 2QF?

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

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

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