Postcode WS3 2EA is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich East 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 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 2,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from WS3 2EA.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2EA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.1 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £375,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 40 | £180,500 | £219 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £79,000 | £119,500 | £111,000 |
| 2017 | £253,000 | £82,875 | £120,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £85,000 | £132,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £85,000 | £140,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £86,000 | £149,000 | £131,250 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £96,500 | £169,600 | £142,750 |
| 2022 | £329,000 | £99,000 | £186,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £294,000 | £90,000 | £191,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £291,000 | £100,000 | £200,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £101,250 | £210,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £402,500 | £97,500 | £207,500 | £176,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £125 | £129 | £119 |
| 2017 | £216 | £133 | £143 | £122 |
| 2018 | £199 | £132 | £159 | £138 |
| 2019 | £195 | £113 | £156 | £156 |
| 2020 | £227 | £123 | £170 | £152 |
| 2021 | £226 | £140 | £185 | £166 |
| 2022 | £273 | £156 | £216 | £196 |
| 2023 | £249 | £141 | £214 | £198 |
| 2024 | £253 | £168 | £218 | £194 |
| 2025 | £269 | £153 | £233 | £217 |
| 2026 | £281 | £162 | £251 | £194 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 24, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 65, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 80, Nursery Road, Walsall, WS3 2DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £173,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 115, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 157, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2EN | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the WS3 2EA postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Flint
Bloxwich East - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 2EA records about 86 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 2EA in Bloxwich South is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS3 2EA, including Castle School (Outstanding), Phoenix Academy (Good) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 2EA is Bloxwich, about 1,003 m away.
WS3 2EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,799 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 2EA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Flint (Conservative and Unionist Party).