Postcode WS3 1SX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.3% 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 of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from WS3 1SX.
Blakenall South near WS3 1SX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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 1SX postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 1SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.