Postcode WS1 3LB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a moderate 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS1 3LB.
The Delves near WS1 3LB 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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £506,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,250 |
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS1 3LB 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 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 3LB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.