Postcode WS3 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Walsall Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 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.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,252 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £198,975 |
| Terraced | 35 | £176,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1BL postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.