Postcode WS1 3QJ 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 145.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
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 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from WS1 3QJ.
Walsall Central near WS1 3QJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
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 3QJ postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 3QB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Alisha | Little Newport Street, Walsall, WS1 3QD | Walking directions to Alisha |
| 0.3 mi | Adam Shop | 75 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3NR | Walking directions to Adam Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Town Express | 13 Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 1PB | Walking directions to Town Express |
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Mass Bazar | Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PF | Walking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.