Postcode WS3 1BT is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Goscote Park.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1BT.
Blakenall South near WS3 1BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Goscote Park |
| 0.2 mi | Swannie Field | Large | Walking directions to Swannie Field |
| 0.4 mi | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,750 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1BT postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.