Postcode WS3 1QE is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1QE.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS3 1QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bloxwich Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Road Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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 | 47 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,750 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
In the WS3 1QE postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.