Postcode WS3 1NS is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich East ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.1 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 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 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 654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.3% 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 1NS.
Blakenall North near WS3 1NS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Goscote Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
| 0.4 mi | Donna Cooper Memorial Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Donna Cooper Memorial Garden |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bloxwich East
In the WS3 1NS postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SS & JR Johal News | 170 Well Lane, Walsall, WS3 1JU | Walking directions to SS & JR Johal News |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJ | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.