Postcode WS2 8AL is located in a major urban area, within the Pleck ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from WS2 8AL.
Walsall West near WS2 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £312,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pleck
In the WS2 8AL postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AB Supermarket | 40 Forrester Street, Walsall, WS2 9PL | Walking directions to AB Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Buraq Supermarket | 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Buraq Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iqra Foods Ltd | 48-49 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Iqra Foods Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Lalli Superstore Londis | Checketts Street, Walsall, WS2 9PL | Walking directions to Lalli Superstore Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Spar Express | Ida Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS | Walking directions to Spar Express |
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.