Postcode WS1 2HL 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 186.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 94.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 2HL.
Walsall Central near WS1 2HL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.2 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 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 | £457,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS1 2HL postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1JX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, WS1 2EU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 | Gills Off Licence | 77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DY | Walking directions to Gills Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.