Postcode WS5 3HY is located in a major urban area, within the Paddock ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall South East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall South East is £60,928 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Newquay Road Play Area.
Walsall South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall South East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall South East is £60,928 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from WS5 3HY.
Walsall South East near WS5 3HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newquay Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Newquay Road Play Area |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Paddock area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £420,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £303,500 | £277 |
| Terraced | 15 | £180,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 14 | £137,500 | £215 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £110,750 | £254,000 | £116,250 |
| 2017 | £343,500 | £82,500 | £255,000 | £116,000 |
| 2018 | £327,000 | £94,000 | £265,000 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £105,000 | £260,000 | £126,000 |
| 2020 | £386,000 | £109,000 | £274,650 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £103,500 | £300,000 | £212,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £115,000 | £315,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £456,000 | £110,000 | £347,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £435,500 | £125,500 | £355,000 | £198,500 |
| 2025 | £423,500 | £135,000 | £325,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £444,000 | £125,000 | £300,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £149 | £169 | £123 |
| 2017 | £223 | £147 | £199 | £123 |
| 2018 | £240 | £141 | £209 | £142 |
| 2019 | £248 | £164 | £225 | £135 |
| 2020 | £260 | £162 | £229 | £142 |
| 2021 | £290 | £168 | £244 | £163 |
| 2022 | £305 | £173 | £249 | £170 |
| 2023 | £333 | £172 | £272 | £167 |
| 2024 | £323 | £168 | £291 | £194 |
| 2025 | £310 | £187 | £281 | £205 |
| 2026 | £304 | £215 | £244 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 3HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 21, Bodmin Rise, Walsall, WS5 3HY | Detached | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 51, Bodmin Rise, Walsall, WS5 3HY | Detached | Freehold | £452,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 17, Bodmin Rise, Walsall, WS5 3HY | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 77, Helston Road, Walsall, WS5 3HX | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4, Greenslade Road, Walsall, WS5 3QH | Other | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the WS5 3HY postcode area, located within Walsall South East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 3HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 35 Liskeard Road, Walsall, WS5 3EY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 302 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS5 3BD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS5 3HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Gandham
Paddock - Elected 2 May 2024
Wendy Morton
Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS5 3HY records about 27 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around WS5 3HY in Walsall South East is £350,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WS5 3HY, including Park Hall Infant Academy (Good), Park Hall Junior Academy (Good) and Queen Mary's Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS5 3HY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,245 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS5 3HY is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Gandham (Conservative and Unionist Party).