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WS3 3QS

Millfield Avenue

Bloxwich East

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Overview

Postcode WS3 3QS 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 high crime levels, with around 86.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Community Orchard.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Little Bloxwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Little Bloxwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.1%

Approximately 26.1% 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 254 ft away from WS3 3QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Bloxwich near WS3 3QS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 3QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBloxwich Community OrchardSmallWalking directions to Bloxwich Community Orchard

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
4,721.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.45(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.8(+226%)
Shoplifting
23.2(+167%)
Vehicle crime
9.52(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.33(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
93.75%
Indian
6
2.08%
African
5
1.74%
Other White
3
1.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.69%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
24.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.82%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.12%
Other social rented
23
17.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.45%
Social rents from council
12
8.96%
Total households: 134

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 3QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20254, Millfield Avenue, Walsall, WS3 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Apr 202628, Selmans Hill, Walsall, WS3 3RJDetachedFreehold£535,000
30 Jan 2026152A, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3BJDetachedFreehold£132,468
18 Dec 2025180, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
30 Sept 2025154, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3BJDetachedFreehold£470,000

Schools

In the WS3 3QS postcode area, located within Little Bloxwich, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryMillfields Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryLittle Bloxwich CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYour Coop FoodLichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3DRWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.1 miSelmans News & Off Licence1-2 Selmans Parade, Walsall, WS3 3RNWalking directions to Selmans News & Off Licence
0.2 miCostcutter2 Fishley Lane, Walsall, WS3 3PRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miPremier (Dave's Convenience)56 Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3QJWalking directions to Premier (Dave's Convenience)
0.4 miCostcutter110 Ingram Road, Walsall, WS3 3ADWalking directions to Costcutter

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 3QS, 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 006AE01010284
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3QS

Is WS3 3QS (Little Bloxwich) safe?

The area around WS3 3QS records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3QS?

The median sale price around WS3 3QS 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 3QS?

There are 14 schools close to WS3 3QS, including Millfields Nursery School (Outstanding), Walsall Academy (Requires improvement) and Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3QS?

The closest station to WS3 3QS is Bloxwich, about 1,359 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3QS?

WS3 3QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,889 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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