Living in WS1, Walsall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS1 in Walsall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Walsall: £214,577, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WS1
47 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £50,000 to £765,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 7 EARLS COURT, 59 CALDMORE ROAD, WS1 3NR | flat-maisonette | £63,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 46 CALDMORE ROAD, WS1 3NP | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 4 EARLS COURT, 59 CALDMORE ROAD, WS1 3NR | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 31 HIGH VIEW, 77 HIGHGATE ROAD, WS1 3JA | flat-maisonette | £50,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 13 SANDWELL STREET, WS1 3DR | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| FLAT 10 EARLS COURT, 59 CALDMORE ROAD, WS1 3NR | flat-maisonette | £70,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
52 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy, Abu Bakr Boys School, Emmanuel School, Hydesville Tower School, Mayfield Preparatory School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near WS1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.7% |
| Professional occupations | 14.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
603 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Walsall's figures.
Common questions about WS1
What is the average house price in WS1?
The average sold price in Walsall is £214,577 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS1?
Prices in Walsall are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS1?
The median of 47 recorded sales around central WS1 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £50,000 to £765,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS1?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS1, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS1?
603 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS1 at risk of flooding?
Central WS1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WS1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 603 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS1 safe?
603 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WS1 or WS5, WS1 or WS2, WS1 or WS4.
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