Postcode WS2 8EW 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 North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
Walsall North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from WS2 8EW.
Walsall North East near WS2 8EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £428,750 |
| Flats | 29 | £104,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,800 |
10 years price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS2 8EW postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | Walsall College | Further education | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Butts Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's High School | Academy converter | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.