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WS3 2RL

Fountains Road

Bloxwich West

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Overview

Postcode WS3 2RL 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 average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bailey's Pool.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bloxwich North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bloxwich North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from WS3 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 2RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North
0.6 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 2RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBailey's PoolMediumWalking directions to Bailey's Pool

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
9,064.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.55(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-30%)
Other theft
3.16(-44%)
Vehicle crime
2.53(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
84.99%
Other White
14
3.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.83%
Caribbean
6
1.7%
Indian
5
1.42%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
26.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
29.1%
Social rents from council
30
22.39%
Owns outright
26
19.4%
Other social rented
20
14.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.18%
Total households: 134

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202630, Fountains Road, Walsall, WS3 2RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£123,000
28 Nov 20254, Fountains Way, Walsall, WS3 2RNTerracedFreehold£130,000
09 Jan 202615, Selby Way, Walsall, WS3 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
13 Mar 2026197, Glastonbury Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
23 May 2025195, Glastonbury Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2RGTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WS3 2RL postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAbbey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryJubilee Academy MossleyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBusill Jones Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 2RL, 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 009DE01010299
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 2RL

Is WS3 2RL (Bloxwich North West) safe?

The area around WS3 2RL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2RL?

The median sale price around WS3 2RL 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 2RL?

There are 9 schools close to WS3 2RL, including Abbey Primary School (Good), Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good) and Busill Jones Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 2RL?

The closest station to WS3 2RL is Bloxwich North, about 574 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 2RL?

WS3 2RL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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