Postcode WS3 1HF is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 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 Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,924 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1HF.
Blakenall North near WS3 1HF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.4 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Blakenall Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakenall Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | 63, Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 27, Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 35, Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 7, Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 686, Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WS3 1HF postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 12 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Sunshine Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2021. | |
Sunshine Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Dec 2021
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Leamore Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
Leamore Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Dec 2025
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| 0.2 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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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS3 1HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 1HF, 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 1HF records about 112 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS3 1HF in Blakenall is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS3 1HF, including Sunshine Academy (Good), Leamore 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.
The closest station to WS3 1HF is Bloxwich, about 1,415 m away.
WS3 1HF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,924 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 1HF is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).