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WS2 0AN

Ridge Close

Willenhall South

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Detailed insights for WS2 0AN

Overview

Postcode WS2 0AN is located in a major urban area, within the Willenhall South ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Willenhall Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year. The nearest station is Willenhall, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Willenhall Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Willenhall Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Willenhall Town is £43,671 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS2 0AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Willenhall Town near WS2 0AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Willenhall located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 0AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Willenhall

N/A

Walking directions to Willenhall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
8,802.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.67(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.14(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.56(+26%)
Vehicle crime
10.97(+69%)
Burglary
7.1(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
75.19%
Indian
27
10%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.33%
Pakistani
7
2.59%
Caribbean
7
2.59%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Other social rented
12
9.52%
Social rents from council
10
7.94%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Willenhall South

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £245K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Willenhall South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willenhall South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£272,500£278
Semi-Detached37£223,000£261
Terraced32£160,000£188
Flats14£87,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willenhall South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£137,000£98,000
2017£230,000£78,000£130,000£101,500
2018£230,000£57,250£135,000£109,750
2019£190,000£82,500£137,500£115,000
2020£222,000£64,500£165,500£125,750
2021£252,500£90,000£160,000£130,000
2022£259,000£85,000£185,000£155,000
2023£354,000£88,500£187,500£159,000
2024£254,975£92,750£190,000£162,000
2025£280,000£85,000£215,000£167,500
2026£257,500£90,000£220,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£115£168£125
2017£193£104£159£122
2018£190£108£159£130
2019£190£146£164£135
2020£211£131£193£148
2021£236£169£187£154
2022£280£158£212£194
2023£262£155£219£188
2024£280£145£241£187
2025£300£153£250£201
2026£262£142£269£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willenhall South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willenhall South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 0AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202514, Western Close, Walsall, WS2 0NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
04 Feb 202626, Durham Avenue, Willenhall, WV13 1JHTerracedFreehold£131,000
10 Oct 202526, Durham Avenue, Willenhall, WV13 1JHTerracedFreehold£136,000
26 Mar 202616, Overdale Drive, Walsall, WS2 0NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
07 Mar 20259, Chetwynd Close, Walsall, WS2 0NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the WS2 0AN postcode area, located within Willenhall Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 0AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBentley West Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryShort Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 0AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 0AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNisa ExtraDarvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4TZWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.5 miStroud ExpressDarvel Road, Walsall, WV12 4HAWalking directions to Stroud Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS2 0AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Klara Margetts

Willenhall South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pat McFadden

Wolverhampton South East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton South EastE14001595
WardWillenhall SouthE05001320
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Willenhall TownE02002136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 027DE01010409
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 0AN

Is WS2 0AN (Willenhall Town) safe?

The area around WS2 0AN records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 0AN?

The median sale price around WS2 0AN in Willenhall Town is £186,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 0AN?

There are 15 schools close to WS2 0AN, including Bentley West Primary School, Short Heath Junior School (Good) and Barcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 0AN?

The closest station to WS2 0AN is Willenhall, about 1,540 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 0AN?

WS2 0AN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 0AN (Willenhall Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South East covering WS2 0AN is Pat McFadden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Klara Margetts (Labour Party).