Postcode WS2 8LE 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 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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 137.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walsall Ryecroft is £35,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from WS2 8LE.
Walsall Ryecroft near WS2 8LE 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 8LE postcode area, located within Walsall Ryecroft, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.