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WS3 3XT

Redbourn Road

Bloxwich West

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Detailed insights for WS3 3XT

Overview

Postcode WS3 3XT 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 very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bloxwich Central & North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from WS3 3XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich Central & North near WS3 3XT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS3 3XT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bloxwich North

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich North
1 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,628.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.97(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-69%)
Public order
2.25(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.25(-79%)
Drugs
1.5(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
94.51%
Chinese
10
3.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.22%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
37.72%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.8%
No qualifications
31
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
56.62%
Owns with a mortgage
52
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.94%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.47%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Bloxwich West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £274K

Based on 110 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
Terraced39£175,000£204
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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 3XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202528, Nairn Road, Walsall, WS3 3XASemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
26 Jun 20259, Nairn Road, Walsall, WS3 3XASemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
12 Mar 202631, Turton Close, Walsall, WS3 3XYTerracedFreehold£184,000
27 Feb 202615, Turton Close, Walsall, WS3 3XYTerracedFreehold£198,000
20 Nov 202521, Turton Close, Walsall, WS3 3XYTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WS3 3XT postcode area, located within Bloxwich Central & North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 3XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryLower Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryAbbey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryJubilee Academy MossleyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 3XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 3XT, 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 008DE01010297
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 3XT

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

The area around WS3 3XT records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3XT?

The median sale price around WS3 3XT in Bloxwich Central & North is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 3XT?

There are 8 schools close to WS3 3XT, including Lower Farm Primary School (Good), Abbey Primary School (Good) and Jubilee Academy Mossley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS3 3XT?

The closest station to WS3 3XT is Bloxwich North, about 862 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS3 3XT?

WS3 3XT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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