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WS3 1JD

Hollemeadow Avenue

Blakenall

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Overview

Postcode WS3 1JD 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 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.4%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenall South near WS3 1JD 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 1JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
7,145.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.2(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
13(+78%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(-20%)
Other crime
4.68(+126%)
Burglary
4.16(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
85.67%
Other White
17
5.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.39%
African
6
1.79%
Indian
5
1.49%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
38.43%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
27
24.11%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.43%
Social rents from council
24
21.43%
Other social rented
19
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Total households: 112

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 1JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1JD
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 202694, Foster Street, Walsall, WS3 1LHTerracedFreehold£68,557

Schools

In the WS3 1JD postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLeamore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 1JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 miNisaBlakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miFamily Choice23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miLeamore Convenience619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQWalking directions to Leamore Convenience

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 1JD, 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 SouthE02002122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 013DE01010283
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 1JD

Is WS3 1JD (Blakenall South) safe?

The area around WS3 1JD records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS3 1JD?

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

What schools are near WS3 1JD?

There are 18 schools close to WS3 1JD, including Sunshine Infant and Nursery School (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 1JD?

The closest station to WS3 1JD is Bloxwich, about 1,554 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 1JD?

WS3 1JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 1JD (Blakenall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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