At a Glance
Average Property Price - WS
£270,879
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - WS
£919
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - WS
£35,578
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WS
7.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WS
4.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WS
4.4%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — WS
Top 10 districts in WS ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Walsall (WS)
Top 10 streets in Walsall (WS) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellsmore Meadow | £1,950,000 |
| 2 | Holly Hill Road | £1,725,000 |
| 3 | Radmore Wood | £1,555,000 |
| 4 | Market Lane | £1,437,500 |
| 5 | St Johns Wood | £1,425,000 |
| 6 | Heatley | £1,425,000 |
| 7 | Mires Brook Lane | £1,395,000 |
| 8 | St Johns Hill | £1,350,357 |
| 9 | Charlemont Gardens | £1,300,000 |
| 10 | Startley Lane | £1,300,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WS is £271,000, placing it among the most affordable areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% annually — significantly faster than the national average, reflecting steady recovery and appreciation despite the area's below-average starting point.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £919, below the national average. Rental growth has been strong at 4.4% annually over ten years, outpacing national trends. The current flat yield of 7.0% is notably attractive, reflecting the combination of affordable purchase prices and steady rental income.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in WS is £36,000 — below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen to 7.3x from 6.3x in 2016, indicating property prices have outpaced wage growth and affordability has tightened for buyers. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent-to-income rising from 24.9% to 26.4% over the same period.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is slightly skewed towards children, with those under 15 comprising 19.0% (above the 17.5% national average). Social rented housing is notably higher at 20.4% compared to the national 16.5%, reflecting the area's stock of council and housing association properties. The employment profile shows a higher proportion in elementary roles (12.1% vs 10.2% nationally) and a lower share of professionals (16.8% vs 20.5% nationally).