Postcode WS1 3TA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Highgate Drive Open Space.
Walsall Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from WS1 3TA.
Walsall Central near WS1 3TA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £256,250 |
| Detached | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £101,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £180,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 3TA postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for WS1 3TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.