Postcode WS2 7BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS2 7BJ.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 7BJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
| 0.1 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.1 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 7BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 4, Hereford Street, Walsall, WS2 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 5, Hereford Street, Walsall, WS2 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £154,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 48, Essex Street, Walsall, WS2 7AS | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 1, Derby Street, Walsall, WS2 7BH | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 67, Essex Street, Walsall, WS2 7AR | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the WS2 7BJ postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 7BJ, 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 7BJ records about 82 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS2 7BJ in Walsall Ryecroft is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WS2 7BJ, including North Walsall Primary Academy (Good), Croft Academy (Requires improvement) and West Midlands Education and Skills (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 7BJ is Walsall, about 1,425 m away.
WS2 7BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,348 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 7BJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pete Smith (Independent).