Postcode WS2 8BA is located in a major urban area, within the Blakenall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Walsall Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from WS2 8BA.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 8BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
In the WS2 8BA postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Walsall Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Butts Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Walsall College | Further education | Good |