Lower Forster Street, Walsall
House prices, sold prices and local information for WS1 1XB, WS1 1XA.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Lower Forster Street, Walsall have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £155,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £123,783. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lower Forster Street range from £104,000 to £155,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lower Forster Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Forster Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WS1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £123,783 | 16 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Lower Forster Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 16 Jan 2026 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 16 Jun 2025 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 2 Aug 2024 | £151,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 18 May 2023 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 22 Nov 2022 | £112,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 4 May 2022 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 28 Jun 2019 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XA | 25 May 2018 | £95,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 14 Dec 2016 | £75,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Midland House, 52, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 14 Dec 2016 | £160,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 70, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 9 Dec 2016 | £104,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Lower Forster Street WS1 1XB | 11 Nov 2016 | £104,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Lower Forster Street | £112,250 (Nov 2022) → £115,000 (May 2023) | +2% over under a year |
| 7, Lower Forster Street | £95,500 (May 2018) → £125,000 (Jun 2019) → £155,000 (May 2022) | +62% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Forster Street
Crime
652 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Forster Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 287 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Vehicle crime | 44 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 43 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Other theft | 42 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Forster Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- Ford Brook at Walsall Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lower Forster Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butts Primary School 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Queen Mary's High School 949 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Ladder School 62 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 13–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hydesville Tower School 247 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 223 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Midlands Education and Skills 45 pupils | Other independent special school | 9–25 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Walsall Studio School 206 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy 972 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Walsall station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Bescot Stadium station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Darlaston station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Watmos Homes (before, Lichfield Street) 1 min walk
- Watmos Homes (outside, Lichfield Street) 1 min walk
- Darwall Street (adjacent, Hatherton Road) 1 min walk
- Walsall Town Hall (Stop WF, Lichfield Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Umbrella Medical
1 Hatherton Street, Walsall · 0.1 mi - Saddlers Health Centre
Hatherton Medical Centre, 1 Hatherton Street, Walsall · 0.1 mi - St Peter's Surgery
51 Leckie Road, Walsall · 0.6 mi - Brace Street Hc- Mahbub (M91659)
Brace Street, Walsall · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Lichfield Street Walsall · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Walsall Extra · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Walsall Town Centre · 0.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda St Matthews Superstore · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- I-dispense · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 29.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 44.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 819 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,742 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 14% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 14% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Walsall with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lower Forster Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.6% | 71.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 26.3% | 18.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5% | 3.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.7% | 2.1% |
Religion
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% | 44.7% |
| No religion | 26.5% | 30.2% |
| Muslim | 24% | 11.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 85.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.8% | 14.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.8% | 23.7% |
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 26.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.4% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 44.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 48.4% | 24.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 9.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Walsall.
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