Walsall WS7 area guide
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Is Walsall WS7 a good place to live?
In Walsall (WS7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £262,261 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 3% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£262,261
Population
32,502
Recorded crime
222.1
Schools
11
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Walsall WS7
Walsall WS7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14,830 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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)
Annual sold price in WS7, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (85 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WS7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 161/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 13,953
Owned 75% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WS7.
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Walsall WS7: frequently asked questions
Is Walsall WS7 a good place to live?
In Walsall (WS7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £262,261 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Walsall WS7?
Recorded crime in Walsall WS7 runs at 222.1 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Walsall WS7 safe?
Crime in Walsall WS7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Walsall WS7 runs at 222.1 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Walsall WS7?
Homes in Walsall WS7 sell for around £262,261 on average, based on 419 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Walsall WS7 at risk of flooding?
Walsall WS7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~14,830 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Walsall WS7?
There are 11 schools in Walsall WS7 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Walsall WS7 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Walsall WS7, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Walsall WS7 a deprived area?
Walsall WS7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).