WS9 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS9 is £322,571, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS9 cost 12.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS9 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£451,824	281
Semi-detached	£294,696	389
Terraced	£248,119	181
Flat	£141,991	179
All types	£322,571	1072

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS9

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

With 25.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS9 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WS9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS9 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Whetstone Field Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Leighswood School	Primary	Not inspected	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 WS9 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

93%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS9 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

WS9 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS9 (WALSALL) offers property prices near the national average (£322,571), low crime (68% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS8

WALSALL

£217K

▲ 8.8% YoY

WS10

WEDNESBURY

£245K

▲ 29.3% YoY

WS11

CANNOCK

£252K

▲ 8.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS9?

The average house price in WS9 (WALSALL) is £322,571, based on 1072 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is WS9 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS9 is significantly below the national average (25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS9?

There are 12 schools in or near WS9. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS9?

Council tax in WS9 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 WS9?

The average broadband download speed in WS9 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS9 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.