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WS3 5DY

Wood Lane

Pelsall

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Detailed insights for WS3 5DY

Overview

Postcode WS3 5DY is located in a major urban area, within the Pelsall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pelsall North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pelsall North is £52,734 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Pelsall North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Pelsall North has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Pelsall North is £52,734 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from WS3 5DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Pelsall North near WS3 5DY 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,103.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.32(-71%)
Vehicle crime
9.2(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-61%)
Other theft
2.12(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
91.58%
Indian
10
3.37%
Other White
10
3.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
20.96%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
43.1%
Owns outright
40
34.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.79%
Social rents from council
6
5.17%
Other social rented
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

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 5DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS3 5DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202561, Wood Common Grange, Walsall, WS3 5EZDetachedFreehold£268,000
28 Mar 202527, Wood Common Grange, Walsall, WS3 5EZDetachedFreehold£275,000
17 Sept 202516, Barn Owl Drive, Walsall, WS3 5EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
07 Mar 20256, Barn Owl Drive, Walsall, WS3 5EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
07 Oct 20259, White Hollies, Walsall, WS3 5EUDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the WS3 5DY postcode area, located within Pelsall North, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS3 5DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPelsall Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRyders Hayes SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 5DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS3 5DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisalocal175 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, WS3 4ADWalking directions to Nisalocal
0.4 miSpar35-37 High Street, Walsall, WS3 4LXWalking directions to Spar
0.5 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 5DY, 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 NorthE02002112
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 003DE01010350
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS3 5DY

Is WS3 5DY (Pelsall North) safe?

The area around WS3 5DY records about 32 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS3 5DY?

The median sale price around WS3 5DY in Pelsall North is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS3 5DY?

There are 6 schools close to WS3 5DY, including Pelsall Village School (Good), Ryders Hayes School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS3 5DY?

WS3 5DY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS3 5DY (Pelsall North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS3 5DY 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).