Postcode WS2 8YD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.0 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Reedswood Park.
Leamore has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Leamore has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 66 ft away from WS2 8YD.
Leamore near WS2 8YD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reedswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Reedswood Park |
| 0.2 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 8YD postcode area, located within Leamore, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 8YD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dave's Convenience Store | Telford Close, Walsall, WS2 7LD | Walking directions to Dave's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 10 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 4 Stephenson Square, Walsall, WS2 7DY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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.