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WS1 Area Report

Walsall

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£192,263
Median Price
Postcode district (WS1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WS1)
28
Schools Nearby
25/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WS1

Rental Yield
6
Price Growth
6.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
2.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.3
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WS1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

617
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 591
2025-05: 611
2025-06: 633
2025-07: 594
2025-08: 577
2025-09: 629
2025-10: 663
2025-11: 627
2025-12: 540
2026-01: 620
2026-02: 579
2026-03: 653
2025-042026-03

↑ 1% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Walsall)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Walsall has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
4
crime
4
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Walsall (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the WS1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£218,058
Walsall average
+5.9%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£359,638
Detached
£232,314
Semi-Detached
£192,256
Terraced
£124,115
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £79,745
01/12/2003: £101,300
01/12/2004: £117,215
01/12/2005: £123,873
01/12/2006: £133,055
01/12/2007: £138,764
01/12/2008: £120,050
01/12/2009: £120,702
01/12/2010: £118,090
01/12/2011: £116,824
01/12/2012: £118,525
01/12/2013: £123,575
01/12/2014: £126,482
01/12/2015: £130,604
01/12/2016: £141,936
01/12/2017: £149,466
01/12/2018: £158,784
01/12/2019: £160,964
01/12/2020: £171,836
01/12/2021: £179,842
01/12/2022: £204,350
01/12/2023: £203,841
01/12/2024: £205,930
01/12/2025: £218,058
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

13
Primary
4
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
9
Independent
1
Nursery
28
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 28 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43.1
Avg Attainment 8
+1.4% vs national (42.5)
42.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 23 secondary schools in Walsall

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

25/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WS1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£440,000
124 sales
Semi-detached
£242,500
187 sales
Terraced
£150,000
423 sales
Flat
£99,995
241 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Walsall. For the headline WS1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.9%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Walsall
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Church Hill
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    3
    Grade II*
    19
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    90/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:77 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.4°C
    Avg Temperature
    850mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2609h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.6 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 16.7°C, OvercastHumidity: 61%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    35 rated establishments within 1 mile

    3.9/5
    Average Rating
    66%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    35
    Total Establishments
    Flapjax LtdManufacturers/packers
    Exempt
    Distinctive DessertsOther catering premises
    Exempt
    Chef VijayOther catering premises
    5/5
    St Matthews Little Monkeys LtdCaring Premises
    5/5
    Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    60%
    Renewable Energy
    31g
    CO₂/kWh
    low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    solar 30.0%wind 30.0%nuclear 19.6%imports 9.1%gas 5.7%biomass 5.6%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    156m
    Highabove sea level

    At 156m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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