Postcode WS1 3JE 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 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 nearest station is Walsall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Walsall Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 38.3% 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 per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from WS1 3JE.
Walsall Central near WS1 3JE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.1 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £469,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 30 | £185,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 30 | £95,000 | £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 | £100,000 | £304,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £469,500 | £81,000 | £210,000 | £197,500 |
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 | £247 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £140 | £204 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3JE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | 55C, Highgate Road, Walsall, WS1 3JE | Detached | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 12, Highgate Close, Walsall, WS1 3JD | Detached | Freehold | £298,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Follyhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 3EN | Other | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Follyhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 3EN | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 14, Gorway Close, Walsall, WS1 3JG | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 |
In the WS1 3JE postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.4 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RF | Walking directions to M & T Supermarket |
| 0.4 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 3JE, 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 3JE 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WS1 3JE in Walsall Central is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 3JE, including Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding), St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Whitehall Junior Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 3JE is Walsall, about 1,386 m away.
WS1 3JE 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 3JE is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).