Postcode WS3 3RD 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, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bloxwich Community Orchard.
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.
Little Bloxwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
The average income per household in Little Bloxwich is £41,499 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 3RD.
Little Bloxwich near WS3 3RD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bloxwich Community Orchard | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Community Orchard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £375,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £210,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 40 | £180,500 | £219 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 13, Buxton Close, Walsall, WS3 3RD | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 31, Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3RS | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 13, Tapton Close, Walsall, WS3 3RU | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 16, Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3QN | Terraced | Freehold | £137,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 8, Byeways, Walsall, WS3 3RW | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the WS3 3RD postcode area, located within Little Bloxwich, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 2 Fishley Lane, Walsall, WS3 3PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Selmans News & Off Licence | 1-2 Selmans Parade, Walsall, WS3 3RN | Walking directions to Selmans News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS3 3DR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier (Dave's Convenience) | 56 Buxton Road, Walsall, WS3 3QJ | Walking directions to Premier (Dave's Convenience) |
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 3RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Flint
Bloxwich East - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS3 3RD 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.
The median sale price around WS3 3RD in Little Bloxwich is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS3 3RD, including Lower Farm Primary School (Good), Walsall Academy (Requires improvement) and Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS3 3RD is Bloxwich, about 1,438 m away.
WS3 3RD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS3 3RD 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).