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WS3 1EH

Razorbill Way

Blakenall

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Overview

Postcode WS3 1EH 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 high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goscote Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenall South near WS3 1EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 1EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGoscote ParkLargeWalking directions to Goscote Park
0.1 miSwannie FieldLargeWalking directions to Swannie Field
0.2 miThe LeaLargeWalking directions to The Lea

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
8,620.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.25(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-9%)
Other theft
5.43(-5%)
Public order
4.83(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
44.48%
Other White
52
18.51%
African
30
10.68%
Caribbean
13
4.63%
Other Asian
12
4.27%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
40.43%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.36%
No qualifications
22
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
71.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
14.43%
Other social rented
7
7.22%
Social rents from council
4
4.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Blakenall

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £238K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£270,000£284
Semi-Detached53£200,000£246
Terraced34£179,000£201
Flats2£94,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£273,950£95,000£217,500£175,000
2026£260,000£93,000£190,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£281£155£241£190
2026£249£154£236£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20262, Razorbill Way, Walsall, WS3 1EHDetachedFreehold£270,000
25 Apr 202516, Razorbill Way, Walsall, WS3 1EHDetachedFreehold£227,000
13 Mar 202626, Turnstone Road, Walsall, WS3 1EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
28 Aug 202528, Turnstone Road, Walsall, WS3 1EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
10 Dec 202523, Turnstone Road, Walsall, WS3 1EPDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the WS3 1EH postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 1EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGoldsmith Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEdgar Stammers Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 1EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BXWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miCostcutterBeeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miCostcutterCoal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miSS & JR Johal News170 Well Lane, Walsall, WS3 1JUWalking directions to SS & JR Johal News
0.5 miRams Superstore70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JBWalking directions to Rams Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS3 1EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pete Smith

Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBlakenallE05001305
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blakenall SouthE02002122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 013GE01033895
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2017-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 1EH

Is WS3 1EH (Blakenall South) safe?

The area around WS3 1EH records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near WS3 1EH?

The median sale price around WS3 1EH in Blakenall South is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 1EH?

There are 15 schools close to WS3 1EH, including Goldsmith Primary Academy (Good), Edgar Stammers Primary Academy (Good) and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS3 1EH?

WS3 1EH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 1EH (Blakenall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 1EH is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).