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WS2 7NW

Willenhall Lane

Birchills Leamore

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Detailed insights for WS2 7NW

Overview

Postcode WS2 7NW 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 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 median sale price in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,500 and £203,500. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
70.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,379 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bloxwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bloxwich South is £39,195 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WS2 7NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bloxwich South near WS2 7NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 7NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bloxwich

N/A

Walking directions to Bloxwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 7NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRough Wood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Rough Wood Country Park
0.4 miOdell ParkMediumWalking directions to Odell Park
0.5 miBailey's PoolMediumWalking directions to Bailey's Pool

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
357 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.14(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.61(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.97(-26%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+22%)
Public order
7.31(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
82.69%
African
11
5.29%
Other White
9
4.33%
Caribbean
6
2.88%
Other Asian
5
2.4%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
41.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.98%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
65
59.09%
Owns outright
13
11.82%
Social rents from council
13
11.82%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.18%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Birchills Leamore

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £201
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £148K – £204K

Based on 91 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.

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£246,000£264
Semi-Detached38£190,000£240
Terraced44£167,500£186
Flats6£89,250£177

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£155,250
2026£313,000£79,000£187,000£170,000
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£273£183£246£199
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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20252, Moorland Road, Walsall, WS3 2PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
06 Aug 202521, Moorland Road, Walsall, WS3 2PXTerracedFreehold£100,500
17 Nov 202539, Heather Road, Walsall, WS3 2QASemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
15 Aug 2025Unit C, Leamore Industrial Estate, Walsall, WS2 7NLDetachedFreehold£236,000
06 Nov 202512, Croxstalls Avenue, Walsall, WS3 2PJTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WS2 7NW postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 11 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for WS2 7NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miAll-throughBloxwich AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.2 miNot applicableMary Elliot AcademyAcademy special sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryBusill Jones Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 7NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 7NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodSneyd Hall Road, Walsall, WS3 2NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 7NW, 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)Bloxwich SouthE02002126
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 017CE01010273
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 7NW

Is WS2 7NW (Bloxwich South) safe?

The area around WS2 7NW 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WS2 7NW?

The median sale price around WS2 7NW in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 7NW?

There are 16 schools close to WS2 7NW, including Bloxwich Academy (Requires improvement), Mary Elliot Academy (Good) and Busill Jones Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WS2 7NW?

The closest station to WS2 7NW is Bloxwich, about 803 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 7NW?

WS2 7NW 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).

Who represents WS2 7NW (Bloxwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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