Postcode WS1 2JN 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 187.1 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 0.6 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 187.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS1 2JN.
Walsall Central near WS1 2JN 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 2JN postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 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.