Postcode WS2 8JW 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 143.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall Ryecroft is £41,082 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Reedswood Park.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Ryecroft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.5 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from WS2 8JW.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 8JW 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 |
| 0.1 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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £272,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £187,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 48 | £166,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 7 | £93,500 | £173 |
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 | £156,750 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £79,000 | £177,500 | £171,000 |
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 | £263 | £183 | £262 | £195 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 8JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 57, Hospital Street, Walsall, WS2 8JW | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 50, Croft Street, Walsall, WS2 8JE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 35, Hospital Street, Walsall, WS2 8JP | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 35, Hospital Street, Walsall, WS2 8JP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 18, Southmead Way, Walsall, WS2 8JD | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the WS2 8JW postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8JW, 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 8JW records about 143 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS2 8JW in Walsall Ryecroft is £172,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS2 8JW, including Croft Academy (Requires improvement), North Walsall Primary Academy (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 8JW is Walsall, about 1,105 m away.
WS2 8JW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,949 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 8JW 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).