How House Prices Are Changing Across WS3
Take stock of how Walsall’s housing market has changed, from price trends to transaction history.
You’ll also discover where smaller homes have become especially desirable, often commanding higher prices relative to square footage.
House Prices > Walsall > WS3
Year-on-Year Growth in WS3 House Prices
Use the figures below to track WS3’s property price changes from 2018 onward.
| Year | Average Price | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (proj.) | £219,400 | 645 |
| 2024 | £208,600 | 508 |
| 2023 | £208,300 | 621 |
| 2022 | £202,700 | 807 |
| 2021 | £186,700 | 765 |
| 2020 | £166,400 | 533 |
| 2019 | £157,000 | 580 |
| 2018 | £154,800 | 703 |
Glancing at the year-on-year price shifts in WS3, you might be forgiven for thinking it’s all plain sailing for sellers and landlords. Yet, scratch beneath the glossy figures and the story is far more tangled — as intricate as a Black Country canal network on a foggy morning.
Over the past several years, we’ve witnessed house prices nudge upwards almost every year, bar none. But before we reach for the bunting, let's ask: what’s really fuelling these numbers?
- Is demand truly robust? Despite those glowing average price increases, the volume of property transactions hasn’t been keeping pace. Each year, transaction numbers lurch up and down, stubbornly refusing to follow a straightforward pattern.
- Boom or blip? The striking jump in prices and sales during 2021 and 2022 may have less to do with local confidence, and more with post-pandemic pent-up demand, stamp duty tweaks, and a dash of FOMO among buyers. Can that sort of fuel last? That looks doubtful.
- Recent slowdowns in transactions suggest that buyers have become more cautious. With cost-of-living clouds lingering over Walsall, you’ll want to ask yourself — is now truly the time to make a move, or to bide your time and watch for bargains emerging?
We’ve seen one thing for certain: headline price growth masks plenty of risks waiting to bite the unwary. Anyone eyeing up a so-called “brilliant deal” here could find that, locally, properties are less hot ticket, more cold chips wrapped in yesterday’s news. It’s worth staying sharp, keeping emotions in check, and weighing these numbers with a sceptical eye before taking the plunge in WS3.
Breakdown of WS3 House Prices by Type
Detached
Avg. Property Price: 292K
Avg. Size of Property
1,089 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£274 sq/ft
Total transactions
345 (since 2021)
Semi-detached
Avg. Property Price: 192K
Avg. Size of Property
894 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£219 sq/ft
Total transactions
899 (since 2021)
Terraces
Avg. Property Price: 157K
Avg. Size of Property
855 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£188 sq/ft
Total transactions
710 (since 2021)
Apartments
Avg. Property Price: 97K
Avg. Size of Property
594 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£167 sq/ft
Total transactions
65 (since 2021)
The property scene in WS3 is more turbulent than a Black Country roundabout at rush hour, with prices, sizes and buyer appetites spinning in wildly different directions by property type. Detached homes command the most impressive price points, not surprising given their larger footprints and typically commanding locations. Their cost per sq/ft towers above most others, indicating that space is commanding a strong premium for those keen to prioritise elbow room.
By contrast, flats bring up the rear, both in typical value and size. Their small pool of transactions since 2021 speaks volumes about demand patterns - buyers evidently lean towards more room and the practicality of freehold living. Still, their lower entry cost per sq/ft helps open doors for first-time buyers and those on tighter budgets.
Semi-detached and terraced properties form the backbone of transactional activity here - boasting strikingly high transaction counts and competitive pricing per square foot. This magnetic combination underlines their perennial appeal with young families, up-sizers, and diligent investors alike. Market liquidity in these segments is robust, suggesting desirability and affordability continue to align sharply with local priorities.
Prices per square foot are anything but flat across WS3 - detached properties are a league above, but semi-detached and terraced homes remain fiercely competitive. Flats keep to their own lane, trading space for affordability, but with lower turnover. For a breakdown of value-for-money options in Walsall, check out our guide to the best value neighbourhoods in Walsall.
So what's the core message?
- Detached homes: The premium pick, but buyers pay for the privilege of extra square footage and privacy.
- Semi-detached and terraced: Where the most vibrant activity and value collide, driven by family buyers and investors.
- Flats: Attractive for those prioritising affordability and low maintenance, though with less market movement.
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