Postcode WS3 3JL is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall 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 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Blakenall North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from WS3 3JL.
Blakenall North near WS3 3JL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bloxwich Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £270,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £200,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 34 | £179,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,995 | £71,500 | £131,750 | £106,000 |
| 2017 | £161,500 | £72,000 | £135,500 | £96,500 |
| 2018 | £166,248 | £78,975 | £132,995 | £109,500 |
| 2019 | £165,995 | £75,000 | £131,000 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £177,000 | £83,750 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £209,950 | £80,000 | £165,750 | £141,000 |
| 2022 | £262,475 | £70,000 | £197,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £82,000 | £211,250 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £302,100 | £97,777 | £219,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £273,950 | £95,000 | £217,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £93,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £133 | £171 | £123 |
| 2017 | £153 | £92 | £153 | £111 |
| 2018 | £181 | £119 | £153 | £130 |
| 2019 | £181 | £110 | £152 | £139 |
| 2020 | £166 | £117 | £172 | £124 |
| 2021 | £247 | £142 | £199 | £156 |
| 2022 | £266 | £103 | £253 | £184 |
| 2023 | £265 | £149 | £240 | £192 |
| 2024 | £263 | £127 | £251 | £199 |
| 2025 | £281 | £155 | £241 | £190 |
| 2026 | £249 | £154 | £236 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 8, Woodall House, Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JH | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 71, High Street, Walsall, WS3 2DF | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 60, Field Road, Walsall, WS3 3JE | Terraced | Freehold | £98,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 60, Field Road, Walsall, WS3 3JE | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 120, Church Street, Walsall, WS3 3JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £142,500 |
In the WS3 3JL postcode area, located within Blakenall North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Bloxwich Convenience | Field Road, Walsall, WS3 3HU | Walking directions to Bloxwich Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Blakenall Heath, Walsall, WS3 1HJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 148 Blakenall Lane, Walsall, WS3 1HU | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 3JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete Smith
Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 3JL records about 112 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 3JL in Blakenall North is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WS3 3JL, including Blakenall Heath Junior School (Good), Leamore Primary School (Good) and Sunshine Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 3JL is Bloxwich, about 963 m away.
WS3 3JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,924 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 3JL is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).