Postcode WS2 7BU 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 Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leamore Park.
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 49.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WS2 7BU.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
Based on 100 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 | 3 | £255,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £188,500 | £246 |
| Terraced | 48 | £166,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 9 | £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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 146, Green Lane, Walsall, WS3 2AD | Terraced | Freehold | £201,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 12, Odell Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 24, Somerfield Road, Walsall, WS3 2EH | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 36, Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £156,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 12, Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AG | Flats | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the WS2 7BU postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 7BU, 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 7BU 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 7BU in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS2 7BU, including Phoenix Academy (Good), Castle School (Outstanding) and Leamore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 7BU is Bloxwich, about 1,514 m away.
WS2 7BU 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 7BU 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).