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WS3 4BH

Victoria Road

Pelsall

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Overview

Postcode WS3 4BH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pelsall South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pelsall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS3 4BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Pelsall South near WS3 4BH 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
3,641.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
51.45(+491%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.33(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(+27%)
Vehicle crime
11.25(+73%)
Public order
10.45(+72%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
90.4%
Indian
7
2.8%
Other White
6
2.4%
Other
3
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.52%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
42.62%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.57%
Other social rented
15
12.3%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20255, Victoria Road, Walsall, WS3 4BHDetachedFreehold£290,000
12 Sept 202538, Station Road, Walsall, WS3 4BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
19 Sept 20252, Woodfield House, Oakland Way, Walsall, WS3 4DJFlatsLeasehold£115,000
28 Nov 20253, Oaklands Way, Walsall, WS3 4BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
31 Mar 202545, Oaklands Way, Walsall, WS3 4BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the WS3 4BH postcode area, located within Pelsall South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England C Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryPelsall Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRyders Hayes SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food50-52 High Street, Walsall, WS3 4LUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSpar35-37 High Street, Walsall, WS3 4LXWalking directions to Spar

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 4BH, 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 005BE01010349
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 4BH

Is WS3 4BH (Pelsall South) safe?

The area around WS3 4BH records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4BH?

The median sale price around WS3 4BH 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 4BH?

There are 8 schools close to WS3 4BH, including St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (Outstanding), Pelsall Village School (Good) and Ryders Hayes School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS3 4BH?

WS3 4BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS3 4BH 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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