Postcode WS3 2EF 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 41.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from WS3 2EF.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2EF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.2 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 12, Odell Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 24, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2EH | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 56, Odell Road, Walsall, WS3 2ED | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 146, Green Lane, Walsall, WS3 2AD | Terraced | Freehold | £201,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 15, Addenbrooke Street, Walsall, WS3 2BS | Terraced | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the WS3 2EF postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.5 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 2EF, 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 2EF 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 2EF in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS3 2EF, including Phoenix Academy (Good), Castle School (Outstanding) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 2EF is Bloxwich, about 1,412 m away.
WS3 2EF 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 2EF 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).