Postcode WS2 8DH is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 252.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from WS2 8DH.
Walsall West near WS2 8DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £469,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £310,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 28 | £192,500 | £176 |
| Flats | 30 | £95,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £91,000 | £204,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £302,500 | £90,500 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £86,000 | £235,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £321,225 | £99,995 | £232,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £99,995 | £275,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £87,000 | £285,000 | £161,750 |
| 2022 | £425,500 | £90,000 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £103,000 | £335,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £87,750 | £278,000 | £172,800 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £100,000 | £304,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £469,500 | £81,000 | £210,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £157 | £166 | £120 |
| 2017 | £203 | £152 | £181 | £123 |
| 2018 | £227 | £137 | £175 | £123 |
| 2019 | £251 | £172 | £145 | £133 |
| 2020 | £281 | £191 | £172 | £126 |
| 2021 | £284 | £146 | £208 | £159 |
| 2022 | £278 | £162 | £202 | £153 |
| 2023 | £283 | £157 | £259 | £169 |
| 2024 | £326 | £149 | £217 | £176 |
| 2025 | £328 | £165 | £247 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £140 | £204 | £183 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 8DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | Unit 1, Waterfront North Leisure, Walsall, WS2 8DH | Other | Leasehold | £1,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 20, Boulevard Walk, Walsall, WS2 9BT | Terraced | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 123, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LY | Flats | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 99, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LY | Flats | Leasehold | £63,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 92, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LY | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the WS2 8DH postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | AB Supermarket | 40 Forrester Street, Walsall, WS2 9PL | Walking directions to AB Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lalli Superstore Londis | Forrester Street, Walsall, WS2 9PL | Walking directions to Lalli Superstore Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS2 8DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 8DH records about 253 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS2 8DH in Walsall West is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS2 8DH, including Birchills Church of England Community Academy (Good), West Midlands Education and Skills (Requires improvement) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 8DH is Walsall, about 370 m away.
WS2 8DH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 8DH is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).