Postcode WS2 8QL is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leamore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leamore is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Reedswood Park.
Leamore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Leamore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leamore is £34,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from WS2 8QL.
Leamore near WS2 8QL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reedswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Reedswood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bloxwich Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Road Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £364,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,996 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS2 8QL postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Buraq Supermarket | 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Buraq Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iqra Foods Ltd | 48-49 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Iqra Foods Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Reedswood Park Road, Walsall, WS2 8XD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.