Postcode WS3 1SY is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. The median sale price in Blakenall is £195,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £237,000. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,665 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 1SY.
Blakenall South near WS3 1SY 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £270,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £195,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 36 | £184,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 3 | £93,000 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,995 | £71,500 | £131,750 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £161,500 | £72,000 | £135,500 | £96,500 |
| 2018 | £166,248 | £78,975 | £132,995 | £109,500 |
| 2019 | £165,995 | £75,000 | £131,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £177,000 | £83,750 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £209,950 | £80,000 | £165,750 | £141,000 |
| 2022 | £262,475 | £70,000 | £197,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £82,000 | £211,250 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £302,100 | £97,777 | £219,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £274,950 | £95,000 | £217,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £91,500 | £192,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £133 | £171 | £123 |
| 2017 | £153 | £92 | £153 | £111 |
| 2018 | £181 | £119 | £153 | £130 |
| 2019 | £181 | £110 | £152 | £139 |
| 2020 | £166 | £117 | £172 | £124 |
| 2021 | £247 | £142 | £199 | £156 |
| 2022 | £266 | £103 | £253 | £184 |
| 2023 | £265 | £149 | £240 | £192 |
| 2024 | £263 | £127 | £251 | £199 |
| 2025 | £284 | £155 | £241 | £190 |
| 2026 | £272 | £150 | £232 | £197 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 1SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 36, Lavender Grove, Walsall, WS3 1QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £194,750 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 47A, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 79, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AE | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 82, Chestnut Road, Walsall, WS3 1AP | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 67, Chestnut Road, Walsall, WS3 1AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the WS3 1SY postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ryecroft School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2016. | |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Feb 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | North Walsall Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. | |
North Walsall Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2018
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS3 1SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS3 1SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete Smith
Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 1SY records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS3 1SY in Blakenall is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WS3 1SY, including Ryecroft School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and North Walsall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS3 1SY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 1SY is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).