Postcode WS3 1PE 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 very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 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 The Lea.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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 per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1PE.
Blakenall South near WS3 1PE 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 | The Lea | Large | Walking directions to The Lea |
| 0.3 mi | Donna Cooper Memorial Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Donna Cooper Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Blakenall Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakenall Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | 41 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £99,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1PE postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SS & JR Johal News | 170 Well Lane, Walsall, WS3 1JU | Walking directions to SS & JR Johal News |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.