Cost of Living in WS5
Walsall
WS5 at a glance
Postcode district (WS5)£295k
Median home price
901
Sales (last 5y)
+6%
vs national median
£204
Est. council tax / mo
5.3/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WS5 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 WS5
Postcode district (WS5)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 | £403,350 | 341 | −£7k |
| Semi-detached | £240,000 | 364 | −£20k |
| Terraced | £202,000 | 146 | −£14k |
| Flat | £130,000 | 50 | −£100k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WS5
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 (WS5)WS5 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.3 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 15 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 6% more than the national median.