Postcode WS2 8DU is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 840.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 840.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS2 8DU.
Walsall Central near WS2 8DU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £364,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,996 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS2 8DU postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.