Postcode WS3 1RW 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 very high crime levels, with around 130.8 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Goscote Park.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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 1RW.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS3 1RW 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goscote Park | Large | Walking directions to Goscote Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swannie Field | Large | Walking directions to Swannie Field |
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 1RW postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.