Postcode WS2 8RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Pleck ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Reedswood Park.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from WS2 8RZ.
Walsall West near WS2 8RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £188,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £143,000 |
10 years price trend in Pleck
In the WS2 8RZ postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.