Postcode WS3 3HJ 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 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 3HJ.
Blakenall North near WS3 3HJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 1 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.5 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bloxwich Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £234 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 | 39 | £185,000 | £220 |
| 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 3HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 125, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HN | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 134, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 140, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HN | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 146, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HN | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 74, Revival Street, Walsall, WS3 3HL | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the WS3 3HJ postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Bloxwich Convenience | Field Road, Walsall, WS3 3HU | Walking directions to Bloxwich Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3AD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 3HJ, 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 3HJ records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3HJ in Blakenall North is £202,500 (about £234 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS3 3HJ, including Blakenall Heath Junior School (Good), Sandbank Nursery School (Outstanding) and All Saints National Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 3HJ is Bloxwich, about 783 m away.
WS3 3HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,698 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 3HJ 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).