Postcode WS2 7BG 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 1.2 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.
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.
Blakenall South has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Blakenall South is £45,956 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from WS2 7BG.
Blakenall South near WS2 7BG 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £270,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £200,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 34 | £179,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7BG.
| 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 7BG postcode area, located within Blakenall South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
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 7BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete Smith
Blakenall - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 7BG 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.
The median sale price around WS2 7BG in Blakenall South is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS2 7BG, 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 7BG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 7BG is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).