Postcode WS1 2EL 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 2EL.
Walsall Central near WS1 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.1 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £469,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 30 | £185,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 30 | £95,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £91,000 | £204,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £302,500 | £90,500 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £86,000 | £235,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £321,225 | £99,995 | £232,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £99,995 | £275,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £87,000 | £285,000 | £161,750 |
| 2022 | £425,500 | £90,000 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £103,000 | £335,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £87,750 | £278,000 | £172,800 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £100,000 | £304,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £469,500 | £81,000 | £210,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £157 | £166 | £120 |
| 2017 | £203 | £152 | £181 | £123 |
| 2018 | £227 | £137 | £175 | £123 |
| 2019 | £251 | £172 | £145 | £133 |
| 2020 | £281 | £191 | £172 | £126 |
| 2021 | £284 | £146 | £208 | £159 |
| 2022 | £278 | £162 | £202 | £153 |
| 2023 | £283 | £157 | £259 | £169 |
| 2024 | £326 | £149 | £217 | £176 |
| 2025 | £328 | £165 | £247 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £140 | £204 | £183 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 20, Pool Street, Walsall, WS1 2EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 90, Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Other | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 13A, Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EQ | Flats | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 21, Lime Street, Walsall, WS1 2JL | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 40, Lime Street, Walsall, WS1 2JL | Terraced | Freehold | £116,000 |
In the WS1 2EL postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Chuckery News | Florence Street, Walsall, WS1 2LQ | Walking directions to Chuckery News |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 2EL records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WS1 2EL in Walsall Central is £181,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 2EL, including Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Good), Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School (Good) and Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 2EL is Walsall, about 734 m away.
WS1 2EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 2EL is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).