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 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 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 132.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 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.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Bloxwich Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chuckery Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £195,000 |
10 year median 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.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
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.