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WS3 3NL

Stafford Road

Bloxwich East

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Overview

Postcode WS3 3NL is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich East ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Little Bloxwich area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Bloxwich is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Little Bloxwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Little Bloxwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Little Bloxwich is £41,499 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from WS3 3NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Bloxwich near WS3 3NL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich
0.6 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 3NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBloxwich ParkSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Park
0.2 miBloxwich Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens
0.1 miThe Clock GardensSmallWalking directions to The Clock Gardens

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,059.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.5(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(-9%)
Burglary
5.93(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
84.49%
Indian
18
5.94%
Other White
9
2.97%
Other
6
1.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.65%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.11%
No qualifications
55
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
49.64%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Other social rented
11
7.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.91%
Social rents from council
8
5.76%
Total households: 139

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202557, Stafford Road, Walsall, WS3 3NJDetachedFreehold£380,000
25 Jul 20251, Bell Lane, Walsall, WS3 2JNOtherFreehold£360,000
12 Jan 202615, Stafford Close, Walsall, WS3 3NWDetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Mar 20251, Catches Drive, Walsall, WS3 2LQDetachedFreehold£263,000
11 Jul 202528, Wallington Heath, Walsall, WS3 3NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WS3 3NL postcode area, located within Little Bloxwich, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary School, BloxwichVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints National AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIceland3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JHWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miSelmans News & Off Licence1-2 Selmans Parade, Walsall, WS3 3RNWalking directions to Selmans News & Off Licence
0.4 miBloxwich ConvenienceField Road, Walsall, WS3 3HUWalking directions to Bloxwich Convenience
0.4 miYour Coop FoodLichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3DRWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miPremier (Dave's Convenience)56 Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3QJWalking directions to Premier (Dave's Convenience)

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 3NL, 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)Little BloxwichE02002115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 006BE01010285
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3NL

Is WS3 3NL (Little Bloxwich) safe?

The area around WS3 3NL records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near WS3 3NL?

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

What schools are near WS3 3NL?

There are 18 schools close to WS3 3NL, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich (Good), All Saints National Academy (Requires improvement) and Walsall Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3NL?

The closest station to WS3 3NL is Bloxwich, about 677 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3NL?

WS3 3NL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 3NL (Little Bloxwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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