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WS8

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS8 is the postcode district for WALSALL, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £216,856
1yr change ▲ 8.8%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£216,856

▲ 8.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

36.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

358 Mbps

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.

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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

£206K £212K £219K £225K £232K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

67

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.

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358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS8 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS8 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS8 WALSALL?
The population of WS8 (WALSALL) is approximately 111,932 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS8 WALSALL?
There are 9 schools in or near WS8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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