Postcode WS1 2HA 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 420.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 420.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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 of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from WS1 2HA.
Walsall Central near WS1 2HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £428,750 |
| Flats | 29 | £104,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,800 |
10 years price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 2HA postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.