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House Prices in WS4 by Year (2018–2025)

Below is a clean, year-by-year look at average home prices in WS4 between 2018 and 2025.
Year Average Price Transactions
2025 (proj.) £224,000 245
2024 £218,300 168
2023 £240,700 201
2022 £232,300 243
2021 £230,100 332
2020 £202,500 242
2019 £183,400 250
2018 £190,900 281

WS4’s property journey since 2018 is a story full of twists and stubborn surprises. From price drops to uneven recoveries, the local housing scene feels as turbulent as traffic crawling past Walsall Arboretum on a rainy Saturday.

  • Average sale values dipped significantly in 2019, but surged past their old peak by 2021. That jump, with values leaping to new highs, echoed the fierce demand unleashed after pandemic restrictions lifted.
  • Transaction numbers, on the other hand, have shown almost unpredictable swings: a crowded 2021 gave way to a rather thin market in 2023 and 2024, before a projected bounce in 2025. Finding a buyer some years felt as tricky as tracking down a chip shop open after midnight on Broadway North.
  • The current average home value is lower than the 2023 high point but remains well above 2019’s trough, reflecting resilient long-term demand backed by steady, if sometimes cautious, budgets.

In essence, property in WS4 is no longer an undervalued secret. It’s more like a rare old ceramic jug in a Black Country antique market - sometimes overlooked, sometimes fiercely fought for, but always a talking point for buyers, sellers and keen-eyed investors.

A Closer Look at WS4 Prices by Property Type

Detached

Avg. Property Price: 380K

Avg. Size of Property
1,386 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£281 sq/ft

Total transactions
123 (since 2021)

Semi-detached

Avg. Property Price: 227K

Avg. Size of Property
984 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£237 sq/ft

Total transactions
194 (since 2021)

Terraces

Avg. Property Price: 184K

Avg. Size of Property
951 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£199 sq/ft

Total transactions
173 (since 2021)

Apartments

Avg. Property Price: 97K

Avg. Size of Property
676 sq/ft

Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£146 sq/ft

Total transactions
34 (since 2021)

Property prices in WS4 have shown a steady but energetic climb across different types of homes, with price bands reflecting not just architectural quirks, but also hugely practical choices for buyers. Detached homes in leafy areas like WS4 have become a benchmark for space and privacy, while the area’s thriving semi-detached and terraced market keeps buyers on their toes — the march of local prices feels a bit like a brisk walk up Barr Beacon on a blustery afternoon.

If you’re picturing yourself unlocking the door to a sunlit detached, you’ll find that these homes pack the most generous space for the premium outlay. We see that semi-detached and terraced houses, often lining friendlier, established estates, show real vitality, attracting a significant number of transactions since 2021. Flats, on the other hand, remain a smart choice for those starting out or downsizing, enabling you to step into WS4 at the lowest entry point by price, although with more modest room to stretch out.

  • Detached dwellings appeal to those needing space and are prepared for a higher outlay, with definitive local cachet.
  • Semi-detached and terraced homes hit the sweet spot for balancing size, affordability, and market buzz.
  • Flats represent pure practicality for buyers focused on economy or shorter-term living.

So, what’s the core message? In WS4, whatever your price point, there is a realistic, clear path forward. Whether you’re after room to grow, a clever first step, or a home in a conveniently lively neighbourhood, your next chapter is well within reach.

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