WS6 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS6 is £262,041, which is 22% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS6 cost 8.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS6 have risen 4.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£391,900	158
Semi-detached	£239,999	308
Terraced	£208,509	172
Flat	£118,948	31
All types	£262,041	681

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS6

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

With 25.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS6 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WS6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS6 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Glenthorne Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Landywood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Wyrley Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Cheslyn Hay Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Moat Hall Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

114,423

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

9.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS6 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS6 is collected by South Staffordshire. The Band D rate is £2,017/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

WS6 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS6 (WALSALL) offers property prices near the national average (£262,041), low crime (68% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS5

WALSALL

£318K

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£271K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS6?

The average house price in WS6 (WALSALL) is £262,041, based on 681 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.6% over the past year.

Is WS6 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS6 is significantly below the national average (25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS6?

There are 7 schools in or near WS6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS6?

Council tax in WS6 is collected by South Staffordshire. The Band D rate is £2,017 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS6?

The average broadband download speed in WS6 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WS6 are owner-occupied. 9% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 114,423.