Postcode WS2 8JS is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore area 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 716.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year. The median sale price in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,875 and £202,750. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 703 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 716.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walsall Central is £41,773 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from WS2 8JS.
Walsall Central near WS2 8JS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £246,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £190,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 47 | £165,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 6 | £89,250 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,498 | £114,995 | £154,995 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £72,500 | £123,000 | £101,500 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £73,500 | £126,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £140,500 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £71,500 | £143,000 | £125,500 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £84,250 | £157,125 | £134,000 |
| 2022 | £252,950 | £79,750 | £196,250 | £151,000 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £90,500 | £209,950 | £158,500 |
| 2024 | £315,971 | £82,250 | £209,950 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £93,500 | £190,000 | £155,250 |
| 2026 | £313,000 | £79,000 | £187,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £191 | £187 | £106 |
| 2017 | £170 | £139 | £164 | £121 |
| 2018 | £202 | £146 | £174 | £120 |
| 2019 | £184 | £154 | £171 | £129 |
| 2020 | £162 | £155 | £174 | £140 |
| 2021 | £244 | £149 | £205 | £149 |
| 2022 | £253 | £164 | £249 | £173 |
| 2023 | £278 | £161 | £266 | £184 |
| 2024 | £277 | £145 | £247 | £184 |
| 2025 | £279 | £172 | £237 | £180 |
| 2026 | £273 | £183 | £246 | £199 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 98, Croft Street, Walsall, WS2 8JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £99,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 98, Croft Street, Walsall, WS2 8JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £72,800 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 51, Lewis Street, Walsall, WS2 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £119,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 57, Lewis Street, Walsall, WS2 8JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 20, Whitehouse Street, Walsall, WS2 8HR | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the WS2 8JS postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Croft Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
Croft Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | West Midlands Education and Skills | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
West Midlands Education and Skills ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Iqra Foods Ltd | 48-49 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Iqra Foods Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | Buraq Supermarket | 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Buraq Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amo Hussain
Birchills Leamore - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 8JS records about 717 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WS2 8JS in Birchills Leamore is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS2 8JS, including Croft Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall (Good) and West Midlands Education and Skills (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS2 8JS is Walsall, about 914 m away.
WS2 8JS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 703 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 8JS is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amo Hussain (Conservative and Unionist Party).