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WS3 2EL

Somerfield Road

Bloxwich East

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Overview

Postcode WS3 2EL 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 0.7 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Bloxwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from WS3 2EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich South near WS3 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 2EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 2EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeamore ParkMediumWalking directions to Leamore Park
0.1 miOdell ParkMediumWalking directions to Odell Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
6,945 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.24(+4%)
Other crime
7.92(+283%)
Public order
7.92(+31%)
Vehicle crime
7.92(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
86.51%
African
14
4.11%
Caribbean
13
3.81%
Other White
9
2.64%
Pakistani
3
0.88%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
32.56%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.38%
Social rents from council
13
10.08%
Other social rented
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Bloxwich East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £267K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloxwich East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£375,000£281
Semi-Detached42£210,000£244
Terraced40£180,500£219
Flats6£98,750£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025115, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2ELTerracedFreehold£165,000
31 Mar 202648, Nursery Road, Walsall, WS3 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
12 Jun 202528, Nursery Road, Walsall, WS3 2BYDetachedFreehold£265,000
23 May 202524, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2EASemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
30 Oct 20252, Irvine Close, Walsall, WS3 2EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the WS3 2EL postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 2EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCastle SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicablePhoenix AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLeamore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 2EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaWoodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressBagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miFarmfoodsBloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miLeamore Convenience619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQWalking directions to Leamore Convenience
0.5 miIceland3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JHWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS3 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Flint

Bloxwich East - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBloxwich EastE05001306
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bloxwich SouthE02002126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 017DE01010295
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 2EL

Is WS3 2EL (Bloxwich South) safe?

The area around WS3 2EL 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.

What is the average house price near WS3 2EL?

The median sale price around WS3 2EL in Bloxwich South is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 2EL?

There are 17 schools close to WS3 2EL, including Castle School (Outstanding), Phoenix Academy (Good) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 2EL?

The closest station to WS3 2EL is Bloxwich, about 1,100 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 2EL?

WS3 2EL 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).

Who represents WS3 2EL (Bloxwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 2EL 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).

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