Side-by-side comparison of WS1 Walsall and WS8 Walsall covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WS1 is the more affordable option at £174,500 median vs £220,000 in WS8. WS8 has lower recorded crime (1,718 vs 6,270 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WS1 Walsall | WS8 Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £174,500 | £220,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,627 | £2,627 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,270 | 1,718 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 58.6 | 67.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.9 | 91.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.