Cost of Living in WS1
Walsall
WS1 at a glance
Postcode district (WS1)£162k
Median home price
802
Sales (last 5y)
-42%
vs national median
£204
Est. council tax / mo
2.6/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WS1 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in WS1
Postcode district (WS1)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £440,000 | 124 | +£30k |
| Semi-detached | £242,500 | 187 | −£18k |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 423 | −£68k |
| Flat | £99,995 | 241 | −£132k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WS1
Band E
Estimated band
£2,444
Estimated annual cost
£204
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (WS1)WS1 sits at an average deprivation decile of 2.6 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 23 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 42% less than the national median.