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WS6

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS6 encompasses WALSALL and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £262,041
1yr change ▲ 4.6%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£262,041

▲ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% below national avg

Crime Rate

25.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

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.

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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

£247K £254K £262K £269K £277K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

114,423

Population

67

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.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS6 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS6 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS6 WALSALL?
The population of WS6 (WALSALL) is approximately 114,423 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 9% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS6 WALSALL?
There are 7 schools in or near WS6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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