Postcode WS2 8SS is located in a major urban area, within the Pleck 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 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leamore is £42,645 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 121.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Leamore is £42,645 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from WS2 8SS.
Leamore near WS2 8SS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reedswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Reedswood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Old Birchills Park | Small | Walking directions to Old Birchills Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £312,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pleck
In the WS2 8SS postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Buraq Supermarket | 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Buraq Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iqra Foods Ltd | 48-49 Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG | Walking directions to Iqra Foods Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Asda On The Move | Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UZ | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Reedswood Park Road, Walsall, WS2 8XD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.