Postcode WS3 1PA 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 79.8 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 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.6% 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 of residents in Blakenall North is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1PA.
Blakenall North near WS3 1PA 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 |
| 0.2 mi | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
| 0.3 mi | Blakenall Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakenall Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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 | £292,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £103,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £202,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,250 |
10 year median price trend in Bloxwich East
In the WS3 1PA postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SS & JR Johal News | 170 Well Lane, Walsall, WS3 1JU | Walking directions to SS & JR Johal News |
| 0.3 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 | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.