Postcode WS3 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich West area 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 median sale price in Bloxwich West is £195,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,000 and £285,000. 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.
Bloxwich North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,419 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from WS3 2RL.
Bloxwich North West near WS3 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| 0.6 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bloxwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £318,500 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £185,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 38 | £174,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 4 | £76,000 | £108 |
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 | £310,000 | £65,000 | £190,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £151,000 | £178,500 | £178,500 |
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 | £303 | £84 | £219 | £199 |
| 2026 | £323 | £231 | £191 | £212 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 39, Fountains Road, Walsall, WS3 2RL | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 30, Fountains Road, Walsall, WS3 2RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 4, Fountains Way, Walsall, WS3 2RN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 58, Abbey Square, Walsall, WS3 2RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £146,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 15, Selby Way, Walsall, WS3 2RS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WS3 2RL postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Abbey Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Abbey Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Jubilee Academy Mossley | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Jubilee Academy Mossley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Busill Jones Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
Busill Jones Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS3 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Tintern Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2TS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2RL, 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 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS3 2RL in Bloxwich West is £195,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WS3 2RL, including Abbey Primary School, Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good) and Busill Jones Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS3 2RL is Bloxwich North, about 574 m away.
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).
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).