Postcode WS1 3HX is located in a major urban area, within the Paddock ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall South East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall South East is £60,928 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.
Walsall South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall South East is £60,928 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from WS1 3HX.
Walsall South East near WS1 3HX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £420,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £303,500 | £277 |
| Terraced | 15 | £180,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 14 | £137,500 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 17, Keepers Gate, Walsall, WS1 3HX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 9, Cricket Close, Walsall, WS5 3PU | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 7, Cricket Close, Walsall, WS5 3PU | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 10, Keble Grove, Walsall, WS1 3TB | Detached | Freehold | £479,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 8, Keble Grove, Walsall, WS1 3TB | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the WS1 3HX postcode area, located within Walsall South East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 3HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Gandham
Paddock - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 3HX records about 47 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 burglary.
The median sale price around WS1 3HX in Walsall South East is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WS1 3HX, including St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding) and Park Hall Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS1 3HX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,830 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 3HX 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).