Postcode WS2 8SR 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 12.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from WS2 8SR.
Leamore near WS2 8SR 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 8SR postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 8 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.