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WS3 1HH

Blakenall Lane

Blakenall

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Overview

Postcode WS3 1HH 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 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 nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.6%

Approximately 41.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenall North near WS3 1HH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 1HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 1HH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLeamore ParkMediumWalking directions to Leamore Park
0.2 miBlakenall ParkSmallWalking directions to Blakenall Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
5,578.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.37(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.34(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.38(+42%)
Other theft
10.38(+82%)
Vehicle crime
8.9(+37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
72.44%
African
24
6.82%
Other White
19
5.4%
Caribbean
18
5.11%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
13
3.69%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
27.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
25.6%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.6%
Social rents from council
20
16%
Owns outright
17
13.6%
Total households: 125

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202537, Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JDTerracedFreehold£121,000
26 Aug 202552, Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500
07 Mar 202531, Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
05 Jun 2026115, Chantry Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,625
15 Apr 202663, Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HFTerracedFreehold£142,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 1HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySunshine Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLeamore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 1HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaBlakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miRams Superstore70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JBWalking directions to Rams Superstore
0.2 miHeron Foods148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HUWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miFamily Choice23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miFarmfoodsBloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 1HH, 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 NorthE02002121
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 012AE01010282
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 1HH

Is WS3 1HH (Blakenall North) safe?

The area around WS3 1HH 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WS3 1HH?

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

What schools are near WS3 1HH?

There are 17 schools close to WS3 1HH, including Sunshine Infant and Nursery School (Good), Leamore Primary School (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 1HH?

The closest station to WS3 1HH is Bloxwich, about 1,433 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 1HH?

WS3 1HH 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).

Who represents WS3 1HH (Blakenall North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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