Postcode WS2 7DU is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leamore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.4 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 Leamore is £42,645 per year. The median sale price in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,875 and £202,750. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cavendish Road Open Space.
Leamore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,332 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Leamore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leamore is £42,645 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS2 7DU.
Leamore near WS2 7DU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Road Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Cavendish Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £201 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 | 40 | £190,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 47 | £165,000 | £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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 178A, Stephenson Avenue, Walsall, WS2 7DU | Flats | Leasehold | £69,500 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 35B, Kelvin Road, Walsall, WS2 7DT | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 52, Kelvin Road, Walsall, WS2 7DR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Gurney Place, Walsall, WS2 7JF | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 207, Stephenson Avenue, Walsall, WS2 7EA | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 |
In the WS2 7DU postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Phoenix Academy | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
Phoenix Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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| 0.5 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 7DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Convenience Store | Telford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LD | Walking directions to Dave's Convenience Store |
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 7DU, 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 7DU records about 130 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WS2 7DU in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WS2 7DU, including Mary Elliot Academy (Good), Phoenix Academy (Good) and Castle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WS2 7DU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,332 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 7DU 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).