Postcode WS2 8LR is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward 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 239.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall West is £33,600 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills Park.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 239.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walsall West is £33,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from WS2 8LR.
Walsall West near WS2 8LR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
| 0.5 mi | Walsall Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Walsall Memorial Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £453,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS2 8LR postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | Town Wharf Retail Park, Walsall, WS2 8LL | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Boss Man | Walsall, WS1 1NJ | Walking directions to Boss Man |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 Bradford Mall, Walsall, WS1 1YT | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Town Express | 13 Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 1PB | Walking directions to Town Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.