Postcode WS3 1JA 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 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenall North is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Goscote 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 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 of residents in Blakenall North is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1JA.
Blakenall North near WS3 1JA 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 | Goscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Goscote Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
| 0.4 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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 | 47 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,750 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1JA postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Family Choice | 23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJ | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.