Postcode WS1 3AS is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.
Walsall Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 3AS.
Walsall Central near WS1 3AS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 3AS postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Lalli Supermarket | 89-91 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NR | Walking directions to Lalli Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Chuckery News | Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ | Walking directions to Chuckery News |
| 0.4 mi | Saqib's | 102-106 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PD | Walking directions to Saqib's |
| 0.4 mi | Adam Shop | 75 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NR | Walking directions to Adam Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.