Postcode WS3 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year. The median sale price in Blakenall is £195,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £237,000. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,571 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1BL.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS3 1BL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £270,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £195,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 36 | £184,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 3 | £93,000 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,995 | £71,500 | £131,750 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £161,500 | £72,000 | £135,500 | £96,500 |
| 2018 | £166,248 | £78,975 | £132,995 | £109,500 |
| 2019 | £165,995 | £75,000 | £131,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £177,000 | £83,750 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £209,950 | £80,000 | £165,750 | £141,000 |
| 2022 | £262,475 | £70,000 | £197,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £82,000 | £211,250 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £302,100 | £97,777 | £219,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £274,950 | £95,000 | £217,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £91,500 | £192,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £133 | £171 | £123 |
| 2017 | £153 | £92 | £153 | £111 |
| 2018 | £181 | £119 | £153 | £130 |
| 2019 | £181 | £110 | £152 | £139 |
| 2020 | £166 | £117 | £172 | £124 |
| 2021 | £247 | £142 | £199 | £156 |
| 2022 | £266 | £103 | £253 | £184 |
| 2023 | £265 | £149 | £240 | £192 |
| 2024 | £263 | £127 | £251 | £199 |
| 2025 | £284 | £155 | £241 | £190 |
| 2026 | £272 | £150 | £232 | £197 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | 82, Chestnut Road, Walsall, WS3 1AP | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 67, Chestnut Road, Walsall, WS3 1AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 47A, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 79, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AE | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 44, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BF | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 |
In the WS3 1BL postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 10 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ryecroft School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2016. | |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Feb 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
Christ Church Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Mar 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS3 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
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 WS3 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete Smith
Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 1BL records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS3 1BL in Blakenall is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS3 1BL, including Ryecroft School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS3 1BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,571 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 WS3 1BL is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).