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.
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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.
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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 |
1
Outstanding
4
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
353,860
Population
62
Median Age
26%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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304.0 Mbps
Avg Download
55.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
99%
Superfast Coverage
73%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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