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WS2 7AA

Forest Lane

Blakenall

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Overview

Postcode WS2 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blakenall South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 163 ft away from WS2 7AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blakenall South near WS2 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWalker Bequest Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area
0.5 miLeckie Wildlife ParkSmallWalking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,787.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.07(+1%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+16%)
Other theft
7.93(+39%)
Shoplifting
4.53(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
59.89%
Pakistani
55
15.54%
African
16
4.52%
Indian
13
3.67%
Caribbean
13
3.67%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
32.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
24.83%
Owns outright
31
21.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.62%
Other social rented
25
17.24%
Social rents from council
16
11.03%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Blakenall

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £238K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blakenall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£270,000£284
Semi-Detached53£200,000£246
Terraced34£179,000£201
Flats2£94,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blakenall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,995£71,500£131,750£106,000
2017£161,500£72,000£135,500£96,500
2018£166,248£78,975£132,995£109,500
2019£165,995£75,000£131,000£118,000
2020£177,000£83,750£140,000£120,000
2021£209,950£80,000£165,750£141,000
2022£262,475£70,000£197,000£150,000
2023£265,000£82,000£211,250£168,000
2024£302,100£97,777£219,000£175,000
2025£273,950£95,000£217,500£175,000
2026£260,000£93,000£190,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£133£171£123
2017£153£92£153£111
2018£181£119£153£130
2019£181£110£152£139
2020£166£117£172£124
2021£247£142£199£156
2022£266£103£253£184
2023£265£149£240£192
2024£263£127£251£199
2025£281£155£241£190
2026£249£154£236£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blakenall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blakenall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202644, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BFTerracedFreehold£183,000
29 May 202637, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
19 Nov 202573, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
20 Jun 20251, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BFDetachedFreehold£189,500
25 Mar 202552, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BFFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the WS2 7AA postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryNorth Walsall Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 7AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutterBeeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLifestyle Express160 Harden Road, Walsall, WS3 1BXWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miCostcutterCoal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJWalking directions to Costcutter

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 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pete Smith

Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBlakenallE05001305
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blakenall SouthE02002122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 013BE01010277
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 7AA

Is WS2 7AA (Blakenall South) safe?

The area around WS2 7AA records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS2 7AA?

The median sale price around WS2 7AA in Blakenall South is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 7AA?

There are 17 schools close to WS2 7AA, including North Walsall Primary Academy (Good), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS2 7AA?

WS2 7AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 7AA (Blakenall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 7AA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).