WS8 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS8 is £216,856, which is 35% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS8 cost 24.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS8 have risen 8.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£301,660	121
Semi-detached	£201,263	273
Terraced	£191,928	125
Flat	£123,797	47
All types	£216,856	590

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS8

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

With 36.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS8 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WS8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ogley Hay Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Watling Street Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Millfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS8 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS8 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/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

WS8 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS8 (WALSALL) offers affordable property prices (£216,856, 24% below national average), low crime (56% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS7

BURNTWOOD

£271K

▲ 4.5% YoY

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WALSALL

£323K

▲ 5.3% YoY

WS10

WEDNESBURY

£245K

▲ 29.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS8?

The average house price in WS8 (WALSALL) is £216,856, based on 590 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.8% over the past year.

Is WS8 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS8 is significantly below the national average (36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS8?

There are 9 schools in or near WS8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS8?

Council tax in WS8 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS8?

The average broadband download speed in WS8 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS8 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.