Living in WS9, Walsall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS9 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 WS9
129 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £257,950 and a range from £69,000 to £770,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 WALSALL WOOD ROAD, WS9 8QT | semi-detached | £540,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 64 - 66 LANCASTER AVENUE, WS9 8RQ | flat-maisonette | £138,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 14 THE BRIARS, WS9 8AR | flat-maisonette | £167,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 16 CAMBRIDGE CLOSE, WS9 8JL | terraced | £263,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 4 WALMER MEADOW, WS9 8QQ | detached | £275,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 131 THE BRIARS, WS9 8AQ | flat-maisonette | £162,500 | 2026-05-18 |
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
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Walsall Wood School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi |
18 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
72 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS9 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Walsall's figures.
Common questions about WS9
What is the average house price in WS9?
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 WS9?
Prices in Walsall are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS9?
The median of 129 recorded sales around central WS9 in the last 2 years is £257,950, ranging from £69,000 to £770,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS9?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS9?
72 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS9 at risk of flooding?
Central WS9 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 WS9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £257,950; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 72 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS9 safe?
72 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS9 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? WS9 or WS4, WS9 or WS8, WS9 or B74.
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