Postcode WS2 8JL 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 Ryecroft area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Reedswood Park.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WS2 8JL.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 8JL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reedswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Reedswood Park |
| 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 |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 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 | 13 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £92,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS2 8JL postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Reedswood Park Road, Walsall, WS2 8XD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Buraq Supermarket | 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Buraq Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Iqra Foods Ltd | 48-49 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Iqra Foods Ltd |
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: 01/01/2026.