Postcode WS1 3BJ is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Central area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £165,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £342,500. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.
Walsall Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,025 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from WS1 3BJ.
Walsall Central near WS1 3BJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Dandy’s Walk Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Dandy’s Walk Play Area |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £469,500 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 31 | £190,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 28 | £97,500 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £91,000 | £204,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £302,500 | £90,500 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £86,000 | £235,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £321,225 | £99,995 | £232,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £99,995 | £275,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £87,000 | £285,000 | £161,750 |
| 2022 | £425,500 | £90,000 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £103,000 | £335,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £87,750 | £278,000 | £172,800 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £99,000 | £298,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £479,500 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £157 | £166 | £120 |
| 2017 | £203 | £152 | £181 | £123 |
| 2018 | £227 | £137 | £175 | £123 |
| 2019 | £251 | £172 | £145 | £133 |
| 2020 | £281 | £191 | £172 | £126 |
| 2021 | £284 | £146 | £208 | £159 |
| 2022 | £278 | £162 | £202 | £153 |
| 2023 | £283 | £157 | £259 | £169 |
| 2024 | £326 | £149 | £217 | £176 |
| 2025 | £328 | £165 | £252 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £143 | £204 | £183 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 11, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BB | Detached | Freehold | £433,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 42B, Jesson Road, Walsall, WS1 3AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Jesson Court, Jesson Road, Walsall, WS1 3AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Jesson Court, Jesson Road, Walsall, WS1 3AZ | Other | Freehold | £20,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 150, Birmingham Road, Walsall, WS1 2NJ | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 |
In the WS1 3BJ postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's Grammar School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
Queen Mary's Grammar School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mayfield Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Mayfield Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gillity Wines & Spririts | Gillity Avenue, Walsall, WS5 3PJ | Walking directions to Gillity Wines & Spririts |
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 3BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 3BJ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3BJ in St Matthew's is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 3BJ, including St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Good), Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding) and Mayfield Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 3BJ is Walsall, about 1,473 m away.
WS1 3BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,025 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 3BJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).