Postcode WS1 4HH is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's area 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 358.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £165,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £342,500. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 773 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 358.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from WS1 4HH.
Walsall Central near WS1 4HH 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £469,500 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 31 | £190,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 28 | £97,500 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £99,000 | £298,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £479,500 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £252 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £143 | £204 | £183 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4HH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 7A, Corporation Street, Walsall, WS1 4HW | Other | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 25, Brace Street, Walsall, WS1 3PS | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 85, Mount Street, Walsall, WS1 3PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 52, Mount Street, Walsall, WS1 3PL | Terraced | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 25, White Street, Walsall, WS1 3PH | Terraced | Freehold | £131,000 |
In the WS1 4HH postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
Caldmore Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Palfrey Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
Palfrey Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 4HH
| 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 | 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 | Walsall Mass Bazar | Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PF | Walking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 4HH, 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
The area around WS1 4HH records about 358 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS1 4HH in St Matthew's is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 4HH, including Caldmore Primary Academy (Good), Palfrey Infant School (Requires improvement) and Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 4HH is Walsall, about 792 m away.
WS1 4HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 4HH is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).