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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Green Lane Open Space.
Blakenall South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Blakenall South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Blakenall South is £35,500 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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,750 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenall
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.