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WS3 3HT

Victoria Avenue

Bloxwich East

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Overview

Postcode WS3 3HT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Blakenall North is £40,283 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 3HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenall North near WS3 3HT 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 3HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 3HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeamore ParkMediumWalking directions to Leamore Park
0.4 miBloxwich ParkSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Park
0.3 miBloxwich Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
499
Population density
4,022.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.48(+51%)
Shoplifting
34.5(+297%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.13(+149%)
Other theft
14.62(+157%)
Public order
13.45(+122%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
443
88.78%
Indian
13
2.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.4%
Other White
12
2.4%
Caribbean
8
1.6%
Total population: 499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
129
30.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
102
24.17%
Level 3 (A level)
71
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
6.4%
Total 16+ residents: 422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
41.86%
Owns outright
46
26.74%
Other social rented
25
14.53%
Social rents from council
14
8.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.98%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Bloxwich East

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £267K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloxwich East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£375,000£281
Semi-Detached42£210,000£244
Terraced40£180,500£219
Flats6£98,750£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bloxwich East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202547, Victoria Avenue, Walsall, WS3 3HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
18 May 2026125, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HNTerracedFreehold£132,000
02 Mar 2026134, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
23 Jan 2026140, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HNTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 May 2025146, Harrison Street, Walsall, WS3 3HNTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WS3 3HT postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlakenall Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints National AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNurserySandbank Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBloxwich ConvenienceField Road, Walsall, WS3 3HUWalking directions to Bloxwich Convenience
0.2 miCostcutter110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3ADWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miAsdaWoodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIceland3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JHWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miNisaBlakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJWalking directions to Nisa

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 3HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Flint

Bloxwich East - 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
WardBloxwich EastE05001306
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blakenall NorthE02002121
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 012BE01010287
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3HT

Is WS3 3HT (Blakenall North) safe?

The area around WS3 3HT 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.

What is the average house price near WS3 3HT?

The median sale price around WS3 3HT in Blakenall North is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 3HT?

There are 20 schools close to WS3 3HT, including Blakenall Heath Junior School (Good), All Saints National Academy (Requires improvement) and Sandbank Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3HT?

The closest station to WS3 3HT is Bloxwich, about 902 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3HT?

WS3 3HT 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).

Who represents WS3 3HT (Blakenall North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 3HT 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).