Postcode report
WS1 1AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WS1 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS1 1AA is a postcode in St Matthew's, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS1 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS1 1AA are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS1 1AA is based on Walsall 030 Census 2021. It covers 10,865 residents, 4,586 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 39% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WS1 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £299k from 10 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS1 1AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS1 1AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS1 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS1 1AA
Is WS1 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS1 1AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS1 1AA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS1 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WS1 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched WS1 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS1 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £299k based on 10 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS1 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.