Postcode WS2 8BU 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 94.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS2 8BU.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £280,203 |
| Flats | 2 | £91,252 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £198,975 |
| Terraced | 35 | £176,000 |
10 years price trend in Blakenall
In the WS2 8BU postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.