Postcode WS2 7JU 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 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% 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 148 ft away from WS2 7JU.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7JU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £364,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £92,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS2 7JU postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Convenience Store | Telford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LD | Walking directions to Dave's Convenience Store |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.