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WS1

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS1 covers WALSALL in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £229,385
1yr change ▼ 10.1%
Crime 132% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£229,385

▼ 10.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% below national avg

Crime Rate

188.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

132% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

285 Mbps

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.

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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

£220K £226K £232K £239K £245K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

62

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.

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285.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS1 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS1 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS1 WALSALL?
The population of WS1 (WALSALL) is approximately 295,678 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS1 WALSALL?
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.

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