Postcode WS1 3BL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 3BL.
Walsall Central near WS1 3BL 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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 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 | 29 | £457,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 3BL postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lalli Supermarket | 89-91 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NR | Walking directions to Lalli Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Saqib's | 102-106 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PD | Walking directions to Saqib's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RF | Walking directions to M & T Supermarket |
| 0.3 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: 01/12/2025.