Postcode WS1 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from WS1 2AG.
Walsall North East near WS1 2AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Chuckery Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Green Play Area |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 2AG postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store | Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BH | Walking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.2 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.