Postcode WS3 2UT 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 very high crime levels, with around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.
Bloxwich North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from WS3 2UT.
Bloxwich North West near WS3 2UT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bailey's Pool | Medium | Walking directions to Bailey's Pool |
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 2UT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 255A, Sneyd Lane, Walsall, WS3 2LR | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 243A, Sneyd Lane, Walsall, WS3 2LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 31, Mulberry Road, Walsall, WS3 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 11, Mulberry Road, Walsall, WS3 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 11, Mulberry Road, Walsall, WS3 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the WS3 2UT postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2UT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Sneyd Hall Road, Walsall, WS3 2NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 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 2UT, 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 2UT records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2UT 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 13 schools close to WS3 2UT, including Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good), Busill Jones Primary School (Requires improvement) and Abbey Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 2UT is Bloxwich, about 488 m away.
WS3 2UT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,539 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 2UT is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Coulson (Labour Party).