WS3 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS3 is £217,360, which is 35% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS3 cost 24.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS3 have risen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£306,866	414
Semi-detached	£207,154	761
Terraced	£172,012	587
Flat	£97,443	90
All types	£217,360	1898

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS3

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

With 91.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS3 has a crime rate 13% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WS3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS3 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sandbank Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Valley Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Millfields Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Elmore Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Leamore Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

104,088

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS3 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS3 is collected by Cannock Chase. The Band D rate is £2,081/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

WS3 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS3 (WALSALL) offers affordable property prices (£217,360, 24% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS2

WALSALL

£198K

▼ 14.3% YoY

WS4

WALSALL

£234K

▲ 4.0% YoY

WS5

WALSALL

£318K

▼ 8.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS3?

The average house price in WS3 (WALSALL) is £217,360, based on 1898 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.3% over the past year.

Is WS3 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS3 is close to the national average at 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS3?

There are 25 schools in or near WS3. 52% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 13 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS3?

Council tax in WS3 is collected by Cannock Chase. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS3?

The average broadband download speed in WS3 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in WS3 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 104,088.