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WS3 3TR

Birkdale Road

Bloxwich West

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Detailed insights for WS3 3TR

Overview

Postcode WS3 3TR 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 low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 3TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich Central & North near WS3 3TR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North
0.6 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
3,960.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
72.16(+729%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.18(-56%)
Burglary
4.12(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.75(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
89%
Other White
11
3.67%
Caribbean
9
3%
Indian
4
1.33%
Chinese
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.9%
No qualifications
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.39%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
47.5%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Bloxwich West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £272K

Based on 111 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
Terraced40£175,000£203
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 3TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20252, Birkdale Road, Walsall, WS3 3TRDetachedFreehold£390,000
28 Mar 20251, Kedleston Close, Walsall, WS3 3TWDetachedLeasehold£368,000
22 Aug 202529, Belfry Close, Walsall, WS3 3XLDetachedFreehold£310,000
28 Mar 202519, Belfry Close, Walsall, WS3 3XLDetachedFreehold£360,000
22 Oct 202517, Enville Close, Walsall, WS3 3TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000

Schools

In the WS3 3TR postcode area, located within Bloxwich Central & North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryJubilee Academy MossleyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryWalsall AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food73 Turnberry Road, Walsall, WS3 3UBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miCostcutterTintern Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2TSWalking directions to Costcutter
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 3TR, 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 008CE01010296
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3TR

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

The area around WS3 3TR records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3TR?

The median sale price around WS3 3TR in Bloxwich Central & North is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 3TR?

There are 11 schools close to WS3 3TR, including Lower Farm Primary School (Good), Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good) and Walsall Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3TR?

The closest station to WS3 3TR is Bloxwich North, about 531 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3TR?

WS3 3TR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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