Postcode WS9 9LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Wood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Wood is £46,904 per year. The median sale price in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is £260,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,500 and £322,500. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 3.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oak Park.
Walsall Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,794 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Wood has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Wood is £46,904 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from WS9 9LZ.
Walsall Wood near WS9 9LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oak Park | Large | Walking directions to Oak Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £340,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £247,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 26 | £222,500 | £239 |
| Flats | 18 | £140,000 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £91,000 | £166,000 | £174,500 |
| 2017 | £241,500 | £98,000 | £169,000 | £141,250 |
| 2018 | £261,250 | £100,975 | £184,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £255,100 | £99,975 | £166,000 | £184,703 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £101,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £211,500 | £190,750 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £130,000 | £215,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £317,500 | £121,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2024 | £317,000 | £132,500 | £267,500 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £129,000 | £243,750 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £139,500 | £262,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £145 | £163 | £167 |
| 2017 | £222 | £150 | £197 | £166 |
| 2018 | £239 | £158 | £195 | £195 |
| 2019 | £248 | £161 | £200 | £186 |
| 2020 | £251 | £168 | £209 | £251 |
| 2021 | £278 | £177 | £249 | £215 |
| 2022 | £303 | £201 | £256 | £225 |
| 2023 | £286 | £198 | £259 | £276 |
| 2024 | £272 | £218 | £274 | £271 |
| 2025 | £303 | £206 | £263 | £232 |
| 2026 | £331 | £228 | £272 | £272 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS9 9LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 65, Brook Lane, Walsall, WS9 9NA | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 72, Brook Lane, Walsall, WS9 9NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 59, Brook Lane, Walsall, WS9 9NA | Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 74, Brook Lane, Walsall, WS9 9NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 10, Brookland Grove, Walsall, WS9 9LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the WS9 9LZ postcode area, located within Walsall Wood, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Castlefort Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Walsall Wood School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS9 9LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS9 9NP | Walking directions to Your Coop 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 WS9 9LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Sears
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood - Elected 2 May 2024
Wendy Morton
Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS9 9LZ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around WS9 9LZ in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood is £260,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WS9 9LZ, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Castlefort Academy (Good) and Walsall Wood School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS9 9LZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,794 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 WS9 9LZ is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Sears (Conservative and Unionist Party).