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WS1 3JT

Delves Road

Palfrey

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Detailed insights for WS1 3JT

Overview

Postcode WS1 3JT is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey ward 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 nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

The Delves has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS1 3JT.

Flood risk

No risk

The Delves near WS1 3JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 3JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
1 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 3JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalfrey ParkLargeWalking directions to Palfrey Park
0.1 miHighgate Drive Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
9,893.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
51.96(+497%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.65(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.36(-41%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(-19%)
Other theft
5.3(-7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
162
34.99%
British
98
21.17%
Bangladeshi
78
16.85%
Indian
37
7.99%
Other White
23
4.97%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
31.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
30.51%
Owns outright
29
24.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.19%
Other social rented
18
15.25%
Social rents from council
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Palfrey

Median price£194,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£287,500£255
Semi-Detached16£258,000£258
Terraced33£165,000£180
Flats1£110,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Palfrey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£232,750£155,000
2026£243,000£256,000£170,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£266£164
2026£309£257£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Palfrey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202571, Delves Road, Walsall, WS1 3JTDetachedFreehold£425,000
15 May 202638, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
11 Jul 202540, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Jun 202538, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,000
18 Mar 202518, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WS1 3JT postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 3JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhitehall Junior Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhitehall Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryFullbrook Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 3JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 miVina Mini Market Polski SklepCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RLWalking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep
0.5 miUK Zabka SupermarketCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RLWalking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket
0.5 miM & T Supermarket147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RFWalking directions to M & T Supermarket

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 3JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sabina Kausar Ditta

Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardPalfreyE05001311
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The DelvesE02002146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 037CE01010338
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 3JT

Is WS1 3JT (The Delves) safe?

The area around WS1 3JT 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS1 3JT?

The median sale price around WS1 3JT in The Delves is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 3JT?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 3JT, including Whitehall Junior Community School (Good), Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding) and Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 3JT?

The closest station to WS1 3JT is Bescot Stadium, about 1,399 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 3JT?

WS1 3JT 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).

Who represents WS1 3JT (The Delves) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 3JT is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).

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