Postcode WS2 8LG is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £165,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £342,500. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Walsall Memorial Garden.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,659 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 252.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from WS2 8LG.
Walsall West near WS2 8LG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | North Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to North Street Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £469,500 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £270,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 31 | £190,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 28 | £97,500 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £91,000 | £204,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £302,500 | £90,500 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £86,000 | £235,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £321,225 | £99,995 | £232,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,500 | £99,995 | £275,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £87,000 | £285,000 | £161,750 |
| 2022 | £425,500 | £90,000 | £275,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £103,000 | £335,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £87,750 | £278,000 | £172,800 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £99,000 | £298,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £479,500 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £157 | £166 | £120 |
| 2017 | £203 | £152 | £181 | £123 |
| 2018 | £227 | £137 | £175 | £123 |
| 2019 | £251 | £172 | £145 | £133 |
| 2020 | £281 | £191 | £172 | £126 |
| 2021 | £284 | £146 | £208 | £159 |
| 2022 | £278 | £162 | £202 | £153 |
| 2023 | £283 | £157 | £259 | £169 |
| 2024 | £326 | £149 | £217 | £176 |
| 2025 | £328 | £165 | £252 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £143 | £204 | £183 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 8LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 27, Crown Lofts, 16, Marsh Street, Walsall, WS2 9LB | Flats | Leasehold | £56,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 67, Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1NW | Other | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 63, Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1NW | Other | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 2, The Carriages, Little Station Street, Walsall, WS2 9JY | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 16, The Carriages, Little Station Street, Walsall, WS2 9JY | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 |
In the WS2 8LG postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Walsall Studio School | Studio schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
Walsall Studio School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 Bradford Mall, Walsall, WS1 1YT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Town Express | 13 Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 1PB | Walking directions to Town Express |
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 8LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 8LG records about 253 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around WS2 8LG in St Matthew's is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS2 8LG, including West Midlands Education and Skills (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall (Good) and Walsall Studio School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS2 8LG is Walsall, about 156 m away.
WS2 8LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,659 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 8LG is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).