Postcode WS3 2BW is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from WS3 2BW.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2BW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £272,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £187,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 48 | £166,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 7 | £93,500 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,498 | £114,995 | £154,995 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £72,500 | £123,000 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £73,500 | £126,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £140,500 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £71,500 | £143,000 | £125,500 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £84,250 | £157,125 | £134,000 |
| 2022 | £252,950 | £79,750 | £196,250 | £151,000 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £90,500 | £209,950 | £158,500 |
| 2024 | £315,971 | £82,250 | £209,950 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £93,500 | £190,000 | £156,750 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £79,000 | £177,500 | £171,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £191 | £187 | £106 |
| 2017 | £170 | £139 | £164 | £121 |
| 2018 | £202 | £146 | £174 | £120 |
| 2019 | £184 | £154 | £171 | £129 |
| 2020 | £162 | £155 | £174 | £140 |
| 2021 | £244 | £149 | £205 | £149 |
| 2022 | £253 | £164 | £249 | £173 |
| 2023 | £278 | £161 | £266 | £184 |
| 2024 | £277 | £145 | £247 | £184 |
| 2025 | £279 | £172 | £237 | £180 |
| 2026 | £263 | £183 | £262 | £195 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 2, West Street, Walsall, WS3 2BE | Detached | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 34, West Street, Walsall, WS3 2BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 19, West Street, Walsall, WS3 2BG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 25, West Street, Walsall, WS3 2BG | Terraced | Freehold | £98,500 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 24, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2EH | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the WS3 2BW postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amo Hussain
Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 2BW records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS3 2BW in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WS3 2BW, including Leamore Primary School (Good), Castle School (Outstanding) and Phoenix Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 2BW is Bloxwich, about 1,441 m away.
WS3 2BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 272 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 2BW is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amo Hussain (Conservative and Unionist Party).