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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WS98RU, walsall

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £245,148

Average Price For Property Types
Detatched:
£295,019
Semi-Detatched:
£249,320
Terraced:
£225,996
Flat:
£117,755
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Studio:
1
£412
Room:
1
£437
One Bedroom:
1
£543
Two Bedrooms:
2
£654
Three Bedrooms:
3
£829
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,109
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WS98RU

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WS98RU has had 35 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WS98RU. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.67%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WS98RU

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WS98RU

£42,400

per year

Local Amenities in WS98RU

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WS98RU

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Leighswood School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1410m
School Name
Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1675m
School Name
Oakwood School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1908m
School Name
St John's Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2387m
School Name
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2476m
School Name
Walsall Wood School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2954m
School Name
Shire Oak Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 3263m
School Name
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3392m
School Name
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3637m
School Name
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3676m
School Name
Aldridge School - A Science College
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4038m
School Name
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4230m
School Name
Whetstone Field Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4306m
School Name
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4311m
School Name
Radleys Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4344m
School Name
Greenfield Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 4809m
School Name
Millfield Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4825m
School Name
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5028m
School Name
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Type
nursery
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 5472m
School Name
Rushall Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5585m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes.

- No Train Stations Nearby -

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 9 stores in a 5km radius of WS98RU

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

The Co-operative Food
Co-op Aldridge - Walsall Wood Road
346m
Spar
Spar - Aldridge
1154m
Spar PFS
Spar - Euro Garages - Northgate
1186m
Iceland
Iceland Aldridge
2463m
Morrisons
Morrisons Aldridge
2534m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Walsall Wood
2793m
Tesco Express
Tesco Aldridge Paddock Ln Express
3632m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Lichfield Road
4133m
Farmfoods
Farmfoods Ogley Hay Brownhills
5394m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 1 bank branches in a 5km radius of WS98RU

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

HSBC
Aldridge
2378m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot