Postcode WS3 3AA is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich East ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.7 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 Blakenall North is £40,283 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 3AA.
Blakenall North near WS3 3AA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.2 mi | Blakenall Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakenall Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Bloxwich East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £375,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 40 | £180,500 | £219 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £79,000 | £119,500 | £111,000 |
| 2017 | £253,000 | £82,875 | £120,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £85,000 | £132,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £85,000 | £140,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £86,000 | £149,000 | £131,250 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £96,500 | £169,600 | £142,750 |
| 2022 | £329,000 | £99,000 | £186,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £294,000 | £90,000 | £191,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £291,000 | £100,000 | £200,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £101,250 | £210,000 | £182,500 |
| 2026 | £402,500 | £97,500 | £207,500 | £176,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £125 | £129 | £119 |
| 2017 | £216 | £133 | £143 | £122 |
| 2018 | £199 | £132 | £159 | £138 |
| 2019 | £195 | £113 | £156 | £156 |
| 2020 | £227 | £123 | £170 | £152 |
| 2021 | £226 | £140 | £185 | £166 |
| 2022 | £273 | £156 | £216 | £196 |
| 2023 | £249 | £141 | £214 | £198 |
| 2024 | £253 | £168 | £218 | £194 |
| 2025 | £269 | £153 | £233 | £217 |
| 2026 | £281 | £162 | £251 | £194 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 104, Valley Road, Walsall, WS3 3ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 66, Valley Road, Walsall, WS3 3ER | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 239, Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 9, Stanley Street, Walsall, WS3 3EW | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 4, Usk Close, Walsall, WS3 1LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WS3 3AA postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Bloxwich Convenience | Field Road, Walsall, WS3 3HU | Walking directions to Bloxwich Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Family Choice | 23 Chapel Street, Walsall, WS3 1LJ | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Flint
Bloxwich East - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 3AA records about 128 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WS3 3AA in Blakenall North is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS3 3AA, including Valley Nursery School (Outstanding), Rivers Primary Academy (Good) and Blakenall Heath Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 3AA is Bloxwich, about 1,425 m away.
WS3 3AA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,381 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 3AA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Flint (Conservative and Unionist Party).