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WS2 7RL

Balmoral Way

Birchills Leamore

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Detailed insights for WS2 7RL

Overview

Postcode WS2 7RL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 Walsall, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Reedswood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Leamore has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Leamore has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 7RL.

Flood risk

Low

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

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 7RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miReedswood ParkLargeWalking directions to Reedswood Park
0 miCavendish Road Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Cavendish Road Open Space
0.5 miGreen Lane Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Green Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
4,788.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.94(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.9(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.51(-77%)
Other crime
1.88(-9%)
Other theft
1.88(-67%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
75.41%
Pakistani
33
10.82%
Indian
22
7.21%
Caribbean
5
1.64%
Irish
4
1.31%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
26.92%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.54%
No qualifications
47
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
45.59%
Owns outright
38
27.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.59%
Shared ownership
6
4.41%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 7RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202618, Balmoral Way, Walsall, WS2 7RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
21 Mar 20253, Perch Road, Walsall, WS2 7RJDetachedFreehold£260,000
20 Mar 202632, Norfolk New Road, Walsall, WS2 8YESemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
20 Jun 20258, Pike Road, Walsall, WS2 7RHDetachedFreehold£255,000
30 Apr 202670, Cavendish Road, Walsall, WS2 7HRTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WS2 7RL postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 7RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableJane Lane SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryReedswood E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLodge Farm Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 7RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 7RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseReedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miMorrisons Daily10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremier4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DYWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miDave's Convenience StoreTelford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LDWalking directions to Dave's Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalReedswood Park Road, Walsall, WS2 8XDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 7RL, 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 021AE01010267
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 7RL

Is WS2 7RL (Leamore) safe?

The area around WS2 7RL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7RL?

The median sale price around WS2 7RL 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 7RL?

There are 18 schools close to WS2 7RL, including Jane Lane School (Good), Reedswood E-ACT Academy (Good) and Lodge Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS2 7RL?

WS2 7RL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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