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WS3 4AG

Shortlands Lane

Pelsall

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Overview

Postcode WS3 4AG is located in a major urban area, within the Pelsall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pelsall South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pelsall South is £46,384 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Donna Cooper Memorial Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Pelsall South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Pelsall South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pelsall South is £46,384 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from WS3 4AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Pelsall South near WS3 4AG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS3 4AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDonna Cooper Memorial GardenMediumWalking directions to Donna Cooper Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
4,289.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.58(-31%)
Shoplifting
7.31(-16%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+2%)
Burglary
5.32(+31%)
Public order
3.99(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
94.03%
African
6
1.89%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.26%
Other White
3
0.94%
Caribbean
2
0.63%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
64
23.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
41.41%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Social rents from council
11
8.59%
Other social rented
8
6.25%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Pelsall

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £315K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Pelsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pelsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£330,000£306
Semi-Detached45£240,000£258
Terraced30£223,500£252
Flats9£115,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,250£100,750£153,000£146,975
2017£250,000£102,500£159,500£142,000
2018£267,000£95,000£169,000£148,750
2019£290,000£118,500£173,500£165,000
2020£299,950£127,000£177,500£167,500
2021£297,500£125,500£190,000£180,000
2022£312,500£140,000£223,075£205,000
2023£339,000£142,500£227,250£197,500
2024£305,000£120,500£231,000£192,500
2025£315,000£125,000£240,000£220,000
2026£366,750£133,500£231,500£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£191£170£157
2017£213£160£180£164
2018£220£139£189£180
2019£241£178£193£175
2020£260£191£197£206
2021£277£183£216£202
2022£292£194£245£236
2023£295£208£255£229
2024£306£190£267£245
2025£303£183£261£251
2026£310£237£250£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pelsall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 4AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 4AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20253A, Shortlands Lane, Walsall, WS3 4AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,000
27 Feb 20264, Oakmount Close, Walsall, WS3 4ASFlatsLeasehold£132,000
27 Jun 202527, Paradise Lane, Walsall, WS3 4NHOtherFreehold£280,000
28 Nov 20256, Paradise Grove, Walsall, WS3 4NNDetachedFreehold£480,000
20 Mar 202672, Old Town Lane, Walsall, WS3 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000

Schools

In the WS3 4AG postcode area, located within Pelsall South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 4AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPelsall Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England C Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryRyders Hayes SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 4AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 4AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisalocal175 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, WS3 4ADWalking directions to Nisalocal
0.3 miSpar35-37 High Street, Walsall, WS3 4LXWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food50-52 High Street, Walsall, WS3 4LUWalking 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 4AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Eardley

Pelsall - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Wendy Morton

Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
WardPelsallE05001312
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pelsall SouthE02002114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 005AE01010348
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 4AG

Is WS3 4AG (Pelsall South) safe?

The area around WS3 4AG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS3 4AG?

The median sale price around WS3 4AG in Pelsall South is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 4AG?

There are 7 schools close to WS3 4AG, including Pelsall Village School (Good), St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (Outstanding) and Ryders Hayes School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS3 4AG?

WS3 4AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 4AG (Pelsall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS3 4AG is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Eardley (Reform UK).

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