Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WS5 postcode area, covering Walsall and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£181,657
Median price
£173,000
5-year trend
+42.6%
Total sales
8,717
The WS5 area has 353 individual postcodes with 8,717 registered sales. Prices are +54.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Walsall. The five-year price movement is +42.6%.
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
WS5 averages £181,657, placing it in the affordable category, +54.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 8,717 recorded sales across 353 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WS5 is +42.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WS5 4TB
£81,806 avg · 172 sales
WS5 4SW
£87,909 avg · 159 sales
WS5 4RX
£192,451 avg · 113 sales
WS5 4RL
£130,172 avg · 107 sales
WS5 4QE
£67,650 avg · 91 sales
WS5 4SB
£98,855 avg · 88 sales
WS5 3HQ
£96,058 avg · 83 sales
WS5 4DB
£81,663 avg · 82 sales
WS5 4SG
£72,771 avg · 80 sales
This WS5 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 WS5 postcode area is £181,657, based on 8,717 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Walsall.
Properties in WS5 average £181,657, which is +54.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
WS5 is +54.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 353 postcodes.
Prices in WS5 have moved +42.6% 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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