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WS1 3QP

Meadow Street

St Matthew's

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Overview

Postcode WS1 3QP 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 150.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parkers Green Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from WS1 3QP.

Flood risk

Medium

Walsall Central near WS1 3QP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 3QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 3QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miParkers Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Parkers Green Park
0.3 miRutter Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Rutter Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
601
Population density
9,133.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.72(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.36(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(+10%)
Vehicle crime
10.47(+61%)
Drugs
9.08(+239%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
126
20.83%
Other White
106
17.52%
British
93
15.37%
Pakistani
88
14.55%
Indian
47
7.77%
Total population: 605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
136
29.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
114
24.46%
Level 3 (A level)
75
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 466

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
47.14%
Other social rented
47
22.38%
Owns with a mortgage
29
13.81%
Owns outright
24
11.43%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.33%
Total households: 210

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 3QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025116, Corporation Street West, Walsall, WS1 3QZFlatsLeasehold£101,000
28 Mar 20252, Equestrian Grove, Walsall, WS1 3QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,250
27 Mar 202651A, Tasker Street, Walsall, WS1 3QNFlatsLeasehold£85,000
31 Mar 202549A, Tasker Street, Walsall, WS1 3QNFlatsLeasehold£97,000
15 May 2026Unit 1, Deansbank Centre, Fairground Way, Walsall, WS1 4NUOtherFreehold£470,000

Schools

In the WS1 3QP postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 3QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAbu Bakr Boys SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableAbu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPalfrey Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 3QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandBradford Street, Walsall, WS1 3QBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAlishaBradford Street, Walsall, WS1 3QDWalking directions to Alisha
0.3 miWalsall Mass BazarCaldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PFWalking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar
0.3 miUnique Jamaican FoodsCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RWWalking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods
0.3 miMini ZabkaCaldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RWWalking directions to Mini Zabka

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 3QP, 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 030GE01033897
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 3QP

Is WS1 3QP (Walsall Central) safe?

The area around WS1 3QP records about 150 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 3QP?

The median sale price around WS1 3QP 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 3QP?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 3QP, including Abu Bakr Boys School (Inadequate), Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (Good) and Palfrey Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 3QP?

The closest station to WS1 3QP is Walsall, about 668 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 3QP?

WS1 3QP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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