Postcode WS3 1HT 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. 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Lea.
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 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1HT.
Blakenall North near WS3 1HT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.1 mi | Blakenall Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakenall Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £260,000 | £3,026 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £1,667 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £214,000 | £2,802 |
| Terraced | 36 | £175,000 | £2,050 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1HT.
In the WS3 1HT postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJ | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for WS3 1HT, 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 1HT 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.
The median sale price around WS3 1HT in Blakenall North is £209,000 (about £2,560 per square metre) based on 114 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS3 1HT, including Valley Nursery School (Outstanding), Blakenall Heath Junior School (Good) and Sunshine Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 1HT is Bloxwich, about 1,474 m away.
WS3 1HT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.