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WS1 3NU

Glebe Street

St Matthew's

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Overview

Postcode WS1 3NU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 358.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
358
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 358.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39%

Approximately 39.0% 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 55 ft away from WS1 3NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall Central near WS1 3NU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 3NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 3NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWalsall Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden
0.1 miParkers Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Parkers Green Park
0.3 miRutter Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Rutter Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
11,529.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.59(+261%)
Shoplifting
101.91(+1071%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.82(+233%)
Other theft
33.35(+486%)
Drugs
30.88(+1052%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
118
38.31%
Pakistani
74
24.03%
British
36
11.69%
Indian
23
7.47%
Other Asian
11
3.57%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
43.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.47%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Owns outright
14
11.86%
Social rents from council
9
7.63%
Total households: 118

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 2026Flat 7, Earls Court, 59, Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£63,000
24 Apr 2026Flat 4, Earls Court, 59, Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£95,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 10, Earls Court, 59, Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NRFlatsLeasehold£70,000
28 May 202646, Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NPTerracedFreehold£80,000
20 Feb 202648, Glebe Street, Walsall, WS1 3NXTerracedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the WS1 3NU postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 3NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCaldmore Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWalsall Studio SchoolStudio schools

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Ladder SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 3NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAdam Shop75 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NRWalking directions to Adam Shop
0 miLalli Supermarket89-91 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NRWalking directions to Lalli Supermarket
0.1 miSaqib's102-106 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PDWalking directions to Saqib's
0.1 miWalsall Mass BazarCaldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PFWalking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar
0.2 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 3NU, 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 030FE01033896
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 3NU

Is WS1 3NU (Walsall Central) safe?

The area around WS1 3NU records about 358 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3NU?

The median sale price around WS1 3NU 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 3NU?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 3NU, including Caldmore Primary Academy (Good), Walsall Studio School (Good) and The Ladder School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 3NU?

The closest station to WS1 3NU is Walsall, about 579 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 3NU?

WS1 3NU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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