Postcode WS2 8UF is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore 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 88.8 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS2 8UF.
Walsall West near WS2 8UF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reedswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Reedswood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cavendish Road Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Cavendish Road Open Space |
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 8UF postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8UF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda On The Move | Primley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UZ | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Reedswood Way, Walsall, WS2 8XA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 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.