Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WS3 postcode area, covering Walsall and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£133,903
Median price
£109,375
5-year trend
+42.4%
Total sales
19,066
The WS3 area has 886 individual postcodes with 19,066 registered sales. Prices are +66.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Walsall. The five-year price movement is +42.4%.
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
WS3 averages £133,903, 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 19,066 recorded sales across 886 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WS3 is +42.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WS3 4LJ
£139,165 avg · 207 sales
WS3 1TR
£84,911 avg · 163 sales
WS3 2NZ
£54,508 avg · 160 sales
WS3 3YB
£95,434 avg · 150 sales
WS3 1TE
£92,808 avg · 123 sales
WS3 1JH
£162,327 avg · 116 sales
WS3 1JZ
£94,760 avg · 115 sales
WS3 3XT
£183,973 avg · 114 sales
WS3 4PL
£89,607 avg · 109 sales
This WS3 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: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WS3 postcode area is £133,903, based on 19,066 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Walsall.
Properties in WS3 average £133,903, which is +66.4% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£109,375) is 18.3% below the average (£133,903), 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 WS3 have moved +42.4% 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.
Asking Price vs Sold Price in the UK
Understand the difference between asking prices and actual sold prices.
How to Use Sold Prices When Making an Offer
Use sold-price evidence to prepare for a UK property offer.
Down Valuations: What to Do
Respond to a low mortgage valuation with local sold-price evidence.
View all guides →