WS5 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS5 is £317,688, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS5 cost 10.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS5 have fallen 8.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£438,407	205
Semi-detached	£262,691	248
Terraced	£223,359	102
Flat	£128,366	34
All types	£317,688	605

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS5

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

With 43.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS5 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WS5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS5 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Yew Tree Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Fullbrook Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Park Hall Infant Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Park Hall Junior Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Joseph Leckie Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS5 are 304.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

304.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS5 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930/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

WS5 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS5 (WALSALL) offers property prices near the national average (£317,688), low crime (47% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (304 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS5?

The average house price in WS5 (WALSALL) is £317,688, based on 605 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.7% over the past year.

Is WS5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS5 is significantly below the national average (43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS5?

There are 7 schools in or near WS5. 71% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS5?

Council tax in WS5 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS5?

The average broadband download speed in WS5 is 304 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in WS5 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 353,860.