Postcode WS1 3HL is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the The Delves area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The median sale price in Palfrey is £180,000 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £256,000. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from WS1 3HL.
The Delves near WS1 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,518 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £262,500 | £258 |
| Detached | 3 | £243,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 34 | £168,750 | £184 |
| Flats | 2 | £116,000 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | — | £125,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £54,500 | £130,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £199,500 | £70,000 | £137,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £264,000 | £82,500 | £155,250 | £122,000 |
| 2020 | £261,500 | £80,500 | £147,000 | £116,500 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £85,625 | £180,000 | £125,250 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £99,125 | £211,250 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £69,000 | £220,000 | £161,666 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £103,000 | £215,500 | £178,500 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £108,000 | £235,500 | £161,500 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | £122,000 | £256,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | — | £157 | £128 |
| 2017 | £196 | £93 | £170 | £131 |
| 2018 | £209 | £120 | £164 | £131 |
| 2019 | £250 | £128 | £184 | £144 |
| 2020 | £218 | £100 | £178 | £135 |
| 2021 | £231 | £137 | £205 | £153 |
| 2022 | £279 | £138 | £224 | £167 |
| 2023 | £232 | £131 | £238 | £196 |
| 2024 | £292 | £138 | £248 | £210 |
| 2025 | £243 | £170 | £270 | £164 |
| 2026 | £309 | £183 | £243 | £198 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 4, Tame Street East, Walsall, WS1 3LE | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 17, Tame Street East, Walsall, WS1 3LE | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 159, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EF | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 121, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EF | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 141, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EF | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the WS1 3HL postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 11 primary and 4 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 | Nursery | Fullbrook Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
Fullbrook Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Joseph Leckie Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Joseph Leckie Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Dec 2014. | |
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Dec 2014
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sabina Kausar Ditta
Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 3HL records about 64 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS1 3HL in Palfrey is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 3HL, including Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding), Joseph Leckie Academy (Good) and Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 3HL is Bescot Stadium, about 998 m away.
WS1 3HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,442 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 3HL is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).