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WS1 3JG

Gorway Close

St Matthew's

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Overview

Postcode WS1 3JG 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Walsall Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from WS1 3JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall Central near WS1 3JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 3JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 3JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHighgate Drive Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space
0.5 miDandy’s Walk Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Dandy’s Walk Play Area

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
2,680.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.81(-38%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-13%)
Public order
4.76(-21%)
Other theft
3.7(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
47.51%
Pakistani
82
17.79%
Indian
67
14.53%
African
18
3.9%
Other Asian
15
3.25%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
177
43.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
128
31.22%
No qualifications
45
10.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
7.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
54.41%
Owns with a mortgage
28
41.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.41%
Total households: 68

Property prices in St Matthew's

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £358K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£469,500£326
Semi-Detached13£310,000£252
Terraced30£185,500£176
Flats30£95,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Matthew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202514, Gorway Close, Walsall, WS1 3JGDetachedFreehold£505,000
13 Jan 202655C, Highgate Road, Walsall, WS1 3JEDetachedFreehold£620,000
07 Mar 2025Sixthaven, Little Gorway, Walsall, WS1 3BQDetachedFreehold£140,000
28 Feb 202512, Highgate Close, Walsall, WS1 3JDDetachedFreehold£298,000
14 Nov 20251, Follyhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 3ENOtherFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WS1 3JG postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 3JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWhitehall Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWhitehall Junior Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 3JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miBucuresti Mini MarketWest Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RLWalking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market
0.5 miM & T Supermarket147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RFWalking directions to M & T Supermarket
0.5 miUK Zabka SupermarketCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RLWalking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket
0.5 miVina Mini Market Polski SklepCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RLWalking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS1 3JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Bridie Russell

St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardSt Matthew'sE05001316
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsall CentralE02002139
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 030EE01010373
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 3JG

Is WS1 3JG (Walsall Central) safe?

The area around WS1 3JG 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.

What is the average house price near WS1 3JG?

The median sale price around WS1 3JG in Walsall Central is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 3JG?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 3JG, including St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding) and Whitehall Junior Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 3JG?

The closest station to WS1 3JG is Walsall, about 1,464 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 3JG?

WS1 3JG 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).

Who represents WS1 3JG (Walsall Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 3JG is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).