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WS3

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS3 encompasses WALSALL and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £217,360
1yr change ▲ 2.3%
Crime 13% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£217,360

▲ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

91.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£214K £215K £217K £218K £220K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

13

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

104,088

Population

62

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS3 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS3 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS3 WALSALL?
The population of WS3 (WALSALL) is approximately 104,088 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS3 WALSALL?
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.

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