WS1 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS1 is £229,385, which is 31% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS1 cost 20.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS1 have fallen 10.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£447,070	79
Semi-detached	£250,245	102
Terraced	£164,927	234
Flat	£105,497	147
All types	£229,385	650

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 188.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS1 has a crime rate significantly 132% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

69.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

45.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS1 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Palfrey Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Whitehall Junior Community School	Primary	Good	mi
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS1 are 285.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

285.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS1 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS1 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS1 (WALSALL) offers affordable property prices (£229,385, 20% below national average), higher-than-average crime (132% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (285 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS2

WALSALL

£198K

▼ 14.3% YoY

WS3

WALSALL

£217K

▲ 2.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS1?

The average house price in WS1 (WALSALL) is £229,385, based on 650 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.1% over the past year.

Is WS1 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS1 is above the national average (188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (69.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS1?

There are 18 schools in or near WS1. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WS1?

Council tax in WS1 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS1?

The average broadband download speed in WS1 is 285 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in WS1 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 295,678.