Postcode WS3 2XQ is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore area 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 median sale price in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £206,250. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 57 ft away from WS3 2XQ.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2XQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.1 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £246,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £190,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 6 | £89,250 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £155,250 |
| 2026 | £313,000 | £79,000 | £187,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £273 | £183 | £246 | £199 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 2XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 65, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 172, Water Reed Grove, Walsall, WS2 7AE | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 19, Water Reed Grove, Walsall, WS2 7AD | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 24, Irvine Road, Walsall, WS3 2EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 2, Irvine Close, Walsall, WS3 2EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WS3 2XQ postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Phoenix Academy | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
Phoenix Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Castle School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Castle School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | Bloxwich Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Bloxwich Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS3 2XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amo Hussain
Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
The median sale price around WS3 2XQ in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS3 2XQ, including Phoenix Academy (Good), Castle School (Good) and Bloxwich Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS3 2XQ is Bloxwich, about 987 m away.
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).
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).