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WS3 2LJ

Kempthorne Gardens

Bloxwich West

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Detailed insights for WS3 2LJ

Overview

Postcode WS3 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich West ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich North West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bloxwich North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bloxwich North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.6%

Approximately 63.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WS3 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich North West near WS3 2LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 2LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich
0.4 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBloxwich ParkSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Park
0.4 miBloxwich Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens
0.4 miThe Clock GardensSmallWalking directions to The Clock Gardens

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
6,945.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.21(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.73(+6%)
Other theft
6.54(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.54(-39%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
374
91.89%
African
8
1.97%
Other White
7
1.72%
Irish
6
1.47%
Indian
5
1.23%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
152
43.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
15.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
103
45.18%
Social rents from council
42
18.42%
Owns outright
34
14.91%
Owns with a mortgage
29
12.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
6.58%
Total households: 228

Property prices in Bloxwich West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £274K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Bloxwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £525,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£308,500£297
Semi-Detached32£190,000£210
Terraced39£175,000£204
Flats3£63,000£77

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,500£74,000£106,500£97,000
2017£238,500£161,500£130,000£110,000
2018£245,500£109,475£138,000£110,000
2019£262,500£159,000£145,500£122,500
2020£311,500£104,000£156,000£123,000
2021£317,000£66,500£177,500£135,000
2022£355,000£70,000£190,000£155,000
2023£327,000£77,500£215,000£165,000
2024£342,500£68,750£193,750£160,000
2025£307,500£101,625£190,000£170,000
2026£338,500£87,000£182,500£184,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£128£120£111
2017£235£296£171£121
2018£236£211£192£131
2019£256£294£162£139
2020£268£212£186£141
2021£277£134£207£161
2022£322£167£199£180
2023£296£159£232£190
2024£313£94£233£187
2025£301£77£219£199
2026£313£124£196£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202560, Kempthorne Gardens, Walsall, WS3 2LDTerracedFreehold£155,000
14 Oct 20252, Parker Street, Walsall, WS3 2LEDetachedFreehold£184,000
24 Mar 202630, Sneyd Lane, Walsall, WS3 2LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
26 Mar 202571, Mulberry Road, Walsall, WS3 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
14 Mar 202555, Mulberry Road, Walsall, WS3 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the WS3 2LJ postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJubilee Academy MossleyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryElmore Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints National AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodSneyd Hall Road, Walsall, WS3 2NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miIceland3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JHWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCostcutterTintern Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2TSWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael John Coulson

Bloxwich West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBloxwich WestE05001307
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bloxwich North WestE02002118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 009BE01010293
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 2LJ

Is WS3 2LJ (Bloxwich North West) safe?

The area around WS3 2LJ records about 78 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS3 2LJ?

The median sale price around WS3 2LJ in Bloxwich North West is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 2LJ?

There are 15 schools close to WS3 2LJ, including Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good), Elmore Green Primary School (Good) and All Saints National Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 2LJ?

The closest station to WS3 2LJ is Bloxwich, about 311 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 2LJ?

WS3 2LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 2LJ (Bloxwich North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 2LJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Coulson (Labour Party).