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WS2 7EA

Stephenson Avenue

Birchills Leamore

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Overview

Postcode WS2 7EA is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward 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 nearest station is Bloxwich, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cavendish Road Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Leamore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Leamore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Leamore is £42,645 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS2 7EA.

Flood risk

Low

Leamore near WS2 7EA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 7EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCavendish Road Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Cavendish Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
7,780.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.19(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.78(+212%)
Shoplifting
13.29(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.03(+12%)
Burglary
11.39(+181%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
86.75%
African
11
3.47%
Other White
8
2.52%
Pakistani
7
2.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.26%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
37.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
49.61%
Owns outright
20
15.75%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.39%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Birchills Leamore

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £196K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchills Leamore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£255,000£264
Semi-Detached40£188,500£246
Terraced48£166,000£186
Flats9£93,500£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchills Leamore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchills Leamore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birchills Leamore in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 2026207, Stephenson Avenue, Walsall, WS2 7EATerracedFreehold£161,000
22 May 202570, Rutherford Road, Walsall, WS2 7JQTerracedFreehold£131,500
31 Mar 202524, Rutherford Road, Walsall, WS2 7JHTerracedFreehold£110,000
24 Oct 202540, Napier Road, Walsall, WS2 7JJTerracedFreehold£150,000
13 Feb 202654, Gurney Road, Walsall, WS2 7JETerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the WS2 7EA postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 7EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableOld Hall SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableMary Elliot AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miAll-throughBloxwich AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 7EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DYWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miMorrisons Daily10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miDave's Convenience StoreTelford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LDWalking directions to Dave's Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS2 7EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amo Hussain

Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardBirchills LeamoreE05001304
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeamoreE02002130
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 021CE01010274
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 7EA

Is WS2 7EA (Leamore) safe?

The area around WS2 7EA 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 7EA?

The median sale price around WS2 7EA in Leamore is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 7EA?

There are 20 schools close to WS2 7EA, including Old Hall School (Good), Mary Elliot Academy and Bloxwich Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS2 7EA?

WS2 7EA 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).

Who represents WS2 7EA (Leamore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 7EA 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).

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