Postcode WS2 7DA 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Odell 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 59.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from WS2 7DA.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7DA 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 | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 117, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DA | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Unit 1, Robottom Close, Walsall, WS2 7EB | Other | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 52, Kelvin Road, Walsall, WS2 7DR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 22, Kelvin Place, Walsall, WS2 7DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 175, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the WS2 7DA postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Dave's Convenience Store | Telford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LD | Walking directions to Dave's Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | 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 7DA, 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 7DA 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 7DA in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WS2 7DA, including Castle School (Outstanding), Phoenix Academy (Good) and Mary Elliot Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 7DA is Bloxwich, about 1,475 m away.
WS2 7DA 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 7DA 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).