Postcode WS2 7DE is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore area 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 median sale price in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £206,250. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 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 England, 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 143 ft away from WS2 7DE.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7DE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £246,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £190,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 6 | £89,250 | £177 |
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 | £155,250 |
| 2026 | £313,000 | £79,000 | £187,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £273 | £183 | £246 | £199 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 175, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 175, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DG | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 175, Leamore Lane, Walsall, WS2 7DG | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 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 |
In the WS2 7DE postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mary Elliot Academy | Academy special sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Mary Elliot Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Castle School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Castle School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | Bloxwich Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Bloxwich Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 7DE
| 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 |
| 0.5 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 7DE, 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 7DE 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 7DE in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WS2 7DE, including Mary Elliot Academy (Good), Castle School (Good) and Bloxwich Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS2 7DE is Bloxwich, about 1,386 m away.
WS2 7DE 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 7DE 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).