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WS3 2XQ

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Birchills Leamore

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Overview

Postcode WS3 2XQ is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bloxwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 57 ft away from WS3 2XQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich South near WS3 2XQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 2XQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 2XQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLeamore ParkMediumWalking directions to Leamore Park
0.1 miOdell ParkMediumWalking directions to Odell Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
3,460.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.03(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.83(+62%)
Vehicle crime
11.36(+75%)
Other theft
8.05(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.73(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
68.82%
Other White
25
6.72%
African
17
4.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.23%
Other Black
11
2.96%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
32.33%
No qualifications
59
22.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
37.68%
Other social rented
43
31.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.94%
Owns outright
11
7.97%
Social rents from council
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Birchills Leamore

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £195K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchills Leamore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£272,500£264
Semi-Detached39£187,000£246
Terraced48£166,000£186
Flats7£93,500£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchills Leamore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,498£114,995£154,995£95,000
2017£185,000£72,500£123,000£101,500
2018£200,000£73,500£126,000£115,000
2019£190,000£78,000£140,500£115,000
2020£207,500£71,500£143,000£125,500
2021£215,000£84,250£157,125£134,000
2022£252,950£79,750£196,250£151,000
2023£282,500£90,500£209,950£158,500
2024£315,971£82,250£209,950£160,000
2025£277,500£93,500£190,000£156,750
2026£380,000£79,000£177,500£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£191£187£106
2017£170£139£164£121
2018£202£146£174£120
2019£184£154£171£129
2020£162£155£174£140
2021£244£149£205£149
2022£253£164£249£173
2023£278£161£266£184
2024£277£145£247£184
2025£279£172£237£180
2026£263£183£262£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birchills Leamore in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202665, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
03 Nov 2025172, Water Reed Grove, Walsall, WS2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£95,000
28 Nov 202519, Water Reed Grove, Walsall, WS2 7ADTerracedFreehold£215,000
31 Mar 202531, Water Reed Grove, Walsall, WS2 7ADTerracedFreehold£220,000
23 May 202524, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2EASemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WS3 2XQ postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 2XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePhoenix AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCastle SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryLeamore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 2XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsdaWoodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressBagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miIceland3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JHWalking directions to Iceland

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

Local councillors

Amo Hussain

Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBirchills LeamoreE05001304
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bloxwich SouthE02002126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 017AE01010271
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 2XQ

Is WS3 2XQ (Bloxwich South) safe?

The area around WS3 2XQ records about 124 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS3 2XQ?

The median sale price around WS3 2XQ in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 2XQ?

There are 16 schools close to WS3 2XQ, including Phoenix Academy (Good), Castle School (Outstanding) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 2XQ?

The closest station to WS3 2XQ is Bloxwich, about 987 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 2XQ?

WS3 2XQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 2XQ (Bloxwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 2XQ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amo Hussain (Conservative and Unionist Party).