Postcode WS3 1HG is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward 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 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.3 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 1HG.
Blakenall North near WS3 1HG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 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 1HG postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 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 | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.