Postcode WS1 3SL 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 high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% 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 per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WS1 3SL.
Walsall Central near WS1 3SL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| 1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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 | 26 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 3SL postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 3SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RF | Walking directions to M & T Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.