Postcode WS3 2QJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.
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.
Bloxwich North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% 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.
The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from WS3 2QJ.
Bloxwich North West near WS3 2QJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 0.6 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rough Wood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rough Wood Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
| 0.3 mi | Bloxwich Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £308,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £190,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 39 | £175,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 3 | £63,000 | £77 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 87, Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 83, Central Drive, Walsall, WS3 2QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £206,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 18, Central Close, Walsall, WS3 2QL | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Unit 8, Croxstalls Close, Walsall, WS3 2XT | Other | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 4, Dene Croft, Walsall, WS3 2NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WS3 2QJ postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Sneyd Hall Road, Walsall, WS3 2NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 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 2QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael John Coulson
Bloxwich West - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 2QJ 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.
The median sale price around WS3 2QJ in Bloxwich North West is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS3 2QJ, including Elmore Green Primary School (Good), Busill Jones Primary School (Requires improvement) and Sandbank Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 2QJ is Bloxwich, about 158 m away.
WS3 2QJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 2QJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Coulson (Labour Party).