Postcode WS1 3PR 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 415.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 415.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WS1 3PR.
Walsall Central near WS1 3PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £453,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 3PR postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.1 mi | Walsall Mass Bazar | Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PF | Walking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.