Postcode WS2 7BD is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Green Lane Open Space.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 295 ft away from WS2 7BD.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7BD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £272,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £187,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 48 | £166,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 7 | £93,500 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,498 | £114,995 | £154,995 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £72,500 | £123,000 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £73,500 | £126,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £140,500 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £71,500 | £143,000 | £125,500 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £84,250 | £157,125 | £134,000 |
| 2022 | £252,950 | £79,750 | £196,250 | £151,000 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £90,500 | £209,950 | £158,500 |
| 2024 | £315,971 | £82,250 | £209,950 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £93,500 | £190,000 | £156,750 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £79,000 | £177,500 | £171,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £191 | £187 | £106 |
| 2017 | £170 | £139 | £164 | £121 |
| 2018 | £202 | £146 | £174 | £120 |
| 2019 | £184 | £154 | £171 | £129 |
| 2020 | £162 | £155 | £174 | £140 |
| 2021 | £244 | £149 | £205 | £149 |
| 2022 | £253 | £164 | £249 | £173 |
| 2023 | £278 | £161 | £266 | £184 |
| 2024 | £277 | £145 | £247 | £184 |
| 2025 | £279 | £172 | £237 | £180 |
| 2026 | £263 | £183 | £262 | £195 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 307, Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS2 7BD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 329, Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS2 7BD | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 44, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BF | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 37, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 73, Eagleworks Drive, Walsall, WS3 1BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WS2 7BD postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS2 7BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amo Hussain
Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 7BD records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WS2 7BD in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS2 7BD, including North Walsall Primary Academy (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS2 7BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 7BD is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amo Hussain (Conservative and Unionist Party).