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 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 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 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 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.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.1 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Blakenall area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £99,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £172,500 |
10 year median 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.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.