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Walsall WS11 8 area guide

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Is Walsall WS11 8 a good place to live?

In Walsall (WS11 8), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £208,960 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Walsall WS11 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS11 8 is rated medium. Around 1.9% of properties (22 of 1,140) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £43,886 (11 sales)1996: £49,292 (13 sales)1997: £48,278 (9 sales)1998: £54,599 (14 sales)1999: £51,021 (18 sales)2000: £63,244 (23 sales)2001: £68,121 (16 sales)2002: £65,129 (17 sales)2003: £101,771 (7 sales)2004: £113,568 (46 sales)2005: £140,564 (7 sales)2006: £136,416 (17 sales)2007: £134,178 (14 sales)2008: £151,518 (26 sales)2009: £136,077 (33 sales)2010: £126,097 (40 sales)2011: £140,306 (22 sales)2012: £179,478 (26 sales)2013: £170,762 (52 sales)2014: £171,736 (73 sales)2015: £151,341 (36 sales)2016: £199,998 (32 sales)2017: £217,194 (44 sales)2018: £174,332 (25 sales)2019: £958,391 (44 sales)2020: £1,243,848 (29 sales)2021: £233,273 (38 sales)2022: £200,115 (26 sales)2023: £229,735 (17 sales)2024: £208,960 (26 sales)2025: £399,258 (32 sales)2026: £280,000 (3 sales) 2026: £280,000 (3 sales) — part year so far £1,243,848 £43,886 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WS11 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (3 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 15 crimesJun 24: 30 crimesJul 24: 26 crimesAug 24: 22 crimesSep 24: 17 crimesOct 24: 18 crimesNov 24: 30 crimesDec 24: 27 crimesJan 25: 30 crimesFeb 25: 30 crimesMar 25: 20 crimesApr 25: 16 crimesMay 25: 23 crimesJun 25: 33 crimesJul 25: 21 crimesAug 25: 14 crimesSep 25: 26 crimesOct 25: 28 crimesNov 25: 21 crimesDec 25: 21 crimesJan 26: 18 crimesFeb 26: 14 crimesMar 26: 42 crimesApr 26: 19 crimes Apr 26: 19 crimes 42 14 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WS11 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
26%
Households with children
30%
Households
5,187

Owned 72% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WS11 8.

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Walsall WS11 8: frequently asked questions

Is Walsall WS11 8 a good place to live?

In Walsall (WS11 8), recorded crime is 27% above the national average, homes sell for around £208,960 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Walsall WS11 8?

Recorded crime in Walsall WS11 8 runs at 339.3 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Walsall WS11 8 safe?

Crime in Walsall WS11 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Walsall WS11 8 runs at 339.3 per 1,000 properties, 27% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Walsall WS11 8?

Homes in Walsall WS11 8 sell for around £208,960 on average, based on 26 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Walsall WS11 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS11 8 is rated medium. Around 1.9% of properties (22 of 1,140) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Is Walsall WS11 8 a deprived area?

Walsall WS11 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).