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WS3 3UF

Walton Heath

Bloxwich West

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Detailed insights for WS3 3UF

Overview

Postcode WS3 3UF 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 North West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Bloxwich North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bloxwich North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich North West is £39,152 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from WS3 3UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich North West near WS3 3UF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3UF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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
272
Population density
5,756.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
16.38(+188%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.92(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-33%)
Shoplifting
4.1(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.28(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
95.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.12%
Indian
2
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
24.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
52.42%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.29%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202622, Walton Heath, Walsall, WS3 3UFDetachedFreehold£307,000
18 Dec 202514, Walton Heath, Walsall, WS3 3UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Dec 202522, Selsdon Road, Walsall, WS3 3UEDetachedFreehold£275,000
19 May 202554, Selsdon Road, Walsall, WS3 3UESemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
11 Mar 202572, Selsdon Road, Walsall, WS3 3UETerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the WS3 3UF postcode area, located within Bloxwich North West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJubilee Academy MossleyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAbbey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAll Saints National AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 3UF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterTintern Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2TSWalking directions to Costcutter
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 3UF, 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 North WestE02002118
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 009CE01010298
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3UF

Is WS3 3UF (Bloxwich North West) safe?

The area around WS3 3UF records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3UF?

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

What schools are near WS3 3UF?

There are 10 schools close to WS3 3UF, including Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good), Abbey Primary School (Good) and All Saints National Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3UF?

The closest station to WS3 3UF is Bloxwich North, about 115 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3UF?

WS3 3UF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 3UF (Bloxwich North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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