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WS3 3NT

Lydford Road

Bloxwich West

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Overview

Postcode WS3 3NT is located in a major urban area, within the Bloxwich West ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich Central & North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich Central & North is £47,657 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich North, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich Central & North is £47,657 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from WS3 3NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich Central & North near WS3 3NT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3NT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North
0.5 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 3NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBloxwich ParkSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Park
0.4 miBloxwich Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Memorial Gardens
0.5 miBloxwich Community OrchardSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Community Orchard

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
3,620.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.97(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-69%)
Public order
2.25(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.25(-79%)
Drugs
1.5(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
98.1%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.43%
African
1
0.48%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
24.74%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
16.49%
Apprenticeship
22
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
67.31%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20.19%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Other social rented
4
3.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.88%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Bloxwich West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £274K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Bloxwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £525,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£308,500£297
Semi-Detached32£190,000£210
Terraced39£175,000£204
Flats3£63,000£77

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloxwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,500£74,000£106,500£97,000
2017£238,500£161,500£130,000£110,000
2018£245,500£109,475£138,000£110,000
2019£262,500£159,000£145,500£122,500
2020£311,500£104,000£156,000£123,000
2021£317,000£66,500£177,500£135,000
2022£355,000£70,000£190,000£155,000
2023£327,000£77,500£215,000£165,000
2024£342,500£68,750£193,750£160,000
2025£307,500£101,625£190,000£170,000
2026£338,500£87,000£182,500£184,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£128£120£111
2017£235£296£171£121
2018£236£211£192£131
2019£256£294£162£139
2020£268£212£186£141
2021£277£134£207£161
2022£322£167£199£180
2023£296£159£232£190
2024£313£94£233£187
2025£301£77£219£199
2026£313£124£196£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloxwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202533, Lydford Road, Walsall, WS3 3NTDetachedFreehold£285,000
21 Aug 20259, Thurlstone Road, Walsall, WS3 3NXDetachedFreehold£260,000
08 Sept 202593, Lydford Road, Walsall, WS3 3NUDetachedFreehold£245,000
01 May 202672, Stafford Road, Walsall, WS3 3NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
19 Sept 202535, Enderley Drive, Walsall, WS3 3PDDetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the WS3 3NT postcode area, located within Bloxwich Central & North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary School, BloxwichVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLower Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier (Dave's Convenience)56 Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3QJWalking directions to Premier (Dave's Convenience)
0.5 miSelmans News & Off Licence1-2 Selmans Parade, Walsall, WS3 3RNWalking directions to Selmans News & Off Licence
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food73 Turnberry Road, Walsall, WS3 3UBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miYour Coop FoodLichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3DRWalking directions to Your Coop Food

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

Local councillors

Michael John Coulson

Bloxwich West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBloxwich WestE05001307
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bloxwich Central & NorthE02002117
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 008DE01010297
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3NT

Is WS3 3NT (Bloxwich Central & North) safe?

The area around WS3 3NT records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS3 3NT?

The median sale price around WS3 3NT in Bloxwich Central & North is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 3NT?

There are 14 schools close to WS3 3NT, including Walsall Academy (Requires improvement), St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich (Good) and Lower Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3NT?

The closest station to WS3 3NT is Bloxwich North, about 824 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3NT?

WS3 3NT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 3NT (Bloxwich Central & North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 3NT is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael John Coulson (Labour Party).