Postcode WS2 7LR 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, roughly 1.2× 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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 70.9% 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 122 ft away from WS2 7LR.
Bloxwich South near WS2 7LR 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 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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 10, Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, WS2 7JU | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 275, Stephenson Avenue, Walsall, WS2 7DW | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 259, Stephenson Avenue, Walsall, WS2 7DW | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 34, Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, WS2 7JX | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 43, Hadley Way, Walsall, WS2 7LL | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WS2 7LR postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Convenience Store | Telford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LD | Walking directions to Dave's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 7LR, 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 7LR records about 116 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 7LR in Bloxwich South is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS2 7LR, including Mary Elliot Academy, Bloxwich Academy (Good) and Old Hall School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 7LR is Bloxwich, about 1,537 m away.
WS2 7LR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,379 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 7LR 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).