Postcode WS2 8JZ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 835.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 835.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walsall Central is £34,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WS2 8JZ.
Walsall Central near WS2 8JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £177,750 in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £162,000 |
10 years price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS2 8JZ postcode area, located within Walsall Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.