Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WS1 postcode area, covering Walsall and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£133,383
Median price
£111,000
5-year trend
+41.5%
Total sales
9,570
The WS1 area has 447 individual postcodes with 9,570 registered sales. Prices are +66.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Walsall. The five-year price movement is +41.5%.
A West Midlands manufacturing town with a new art gallery, direct rail links to Birmingham New Street and some of the most affordable housing in the region.
🚆 Main station
Walsall
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Queen Mary's Grammar School
WS1 averages £133,383, placing it in the affordable category, +66.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 9,570 recorded sales across 447 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WS1 is +41.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WS1 1EN
£117,450 avg · 136 sales
WS1 3JA
£101,688 avg · 124 sales
WS1 4PB
£122,194 avg · 119 sales
WS1 2DN
£138,967 avg · 116 sales
WS1 4NB
£89,234 avg · 90 sales
WS1 2LJ
£87,612 avg · 85 sales
WS1 1EG
£113,669 avg · 82 sales
WS1 3HR
£68,522 avg · 81 sales
WS1 1JL
£100,386 avg · 80 sales
This WS1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WS1 postcode area is £133,383, based on 9,570 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Walsall.
Properties in WS1 average £133,383, which is +66.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£111,000) is 16.8% below the average (£133,383), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WS1 have moved +41.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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