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WS3 3PJ

Stafford Road

Bloxwich East

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Detailed insights for WS3 3PJ

Overview

Postcode WS3 3PJ 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Little Bloxwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Little Bloxwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from WS3 3PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Bloxwich near WS3 3PJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
367.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.48(-11%)
Vehicle crime
12.1(+86%)
Other theft
6.05(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-42%)
Burglary
3.02(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
92.49%
Caribbean
8
2.14%
Other White
6
1.61%
African
4
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.07%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
27.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
48.47%
Owns with a mortgage
46
28.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.2%
Other social rented
9
5.52%
Social rents from council
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202528, Nairn Road, Walsall, WS3 3XASemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
26 Jun 20259, Nairn Road, Walsall, WS3 3XASemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
29 Aug 202546, Nairn Road, Walsall, WS3 3XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Mar 202532, Stafford Road, Walsall, WS6 6AZTerracedFreehold£175,000
12 Mar 202668, Ferndown Close, Walsall, WS3 3XHDetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the WS3 3PJ postcode area, located within Little Bloxwich, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryLower Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.9 miNurseryMillfields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food73 Turnberry Road, Walsall, WS3 3UBWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 3PJ, 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 006DE01010290
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3PJ

Is WS3 3PJ (Little Bloxwich) safe?

The area around WS3 3PJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3PJ?

The median sale price around WS3 3PJ 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 3PJ?

There are 7 schools close to WS3 3PJ, including Lower Farm Primary School (Good), Walsall Academy (Requires improvement) and Millfields Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3PJ?

The closest station to WS3 3PJ is Bloxwich North, about 1,123 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3PJ?

WS3 3PJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,304 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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