Postcode WS3 1JB is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Blakenall South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1JB.
Blakenall South near WS3 1JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,252 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £198,975 |
| Terraced | 35 | £176,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1JB postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.