Postcode WS3 1HB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Green Lane Open Space.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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 per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1HB.
Blakenall South near WS3 1HB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | 41 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £99,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1HB postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.