Postcode WS1 3LA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 24.6% 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 278 ft away from WS1 3LA.
The Delves near WS1 3LA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £287,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £258,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 | £170 |
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 | £232,750 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | — | £256,000 | £170,250 |
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 | £266 | £164 |
| 2026 | £309 | — | £257 | £191 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 84, Tame Street East, Walsall, WS1 3LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 31, Tame Street East, Walsall, WS1 3LB | Terraced | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 38, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 40, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 38, Trees Road, Walsall, WS1 3JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £146,000 |
In the WS1 3LA postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3LA
| 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 3LA, 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 3LA 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.
The median sale price around WS1 3LA in The Delves is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 3LA, including Whitehall Junior Community School (Good), Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding) and Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 3LA is Bescot Stadium, about 1,261 m away.
WS1 3LA 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 3LA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).