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WS2 9AU

Somers Road

Pleck

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Detailed insights for WS2 9AU

Overview

Postcode WS2 9AU is located in a major urban area, within the Pleck ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pleck area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pleck is £42,097 per year. The nearest station is Darlaston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pleck Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Pleck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pleck has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.2%

Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pleck is £42,097 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from WS2 9AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Pleck near WS2 9AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 9AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPleck ParkLargeWalking directions to Pleck Park

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
2,681.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.04(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+8%)
Vehicle crime
4.71(-28%)
Other theft
3.14(-45%)
Drugs
2.62(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
109
29.46%
British
103
27.84%
Bangladeshi
57
15.41%
Indian
37
10%
African
22
5.95%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
24.26%
No qualifications
63
23.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.81%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
27.2%
Owns outright
30
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.4%
Other social rented
18
14.4%
Social rents from council
16
12.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Pleck

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £213K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £203 per square foot) in Pleck area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pleck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£335,000£296
Semi-Detached28£215,000£226
Terraced35£150,000£185
Flats6£107,250£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pleck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pleck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113,500£60,000£115,000£89,000
2017£211,000£78,500£118,500£89,000
2018£180,000£75,250£132,500£103,000
2019£257,500£83,250£133,500£100,000
2020£149,000£66,500£136,900£113,750
2021£227,500£86,750£148,000£117,000
2022£319,000£93,250£184,500£140,000
2023£281,000£101,138£175,000£140,000
2024£260,000£96,500£190,000£147,750
2025£312,000£85,000£192,500£145,500
2026£112,500£217,500£158,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pleck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pleck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£121£120£107
2017£156£122£136£100
2018£152£117£145£118
2019£186£129£145£116
2020£139£118£166£140
2021£224£125£163£130
2022£249£155£200£154
2023£198£167£217£170
2024£203£148£198£181
2025£219£134£223£176
2026£171£228£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pleck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pleck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 20259, Somers Road, Walsall, WS2 9AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
27 Mar 202522, Somers Road, Walsall, WS2 9AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
15 Aug 2025100, Gower Street, Walsall, WS2 9AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 Aug 202599, Gower Street, Walsall, WS2 9AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
06 Mar 202539, Gower Street, Walsall, WS2 9ATDetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WS2 9AU postcode area, located within Pleck, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 9AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHillary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySalisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryWood Green AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 9AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 9AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsWallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BXWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS2 9AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Naheed Zohra Gultasib

Pleck - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardPleckE05001314
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PleckE02002140
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 031EE01010367
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9AU

Is WS2 9AU (Pleck) safe?

The area around WS2 9AU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 9AU?

The median sale price around WS2 9AU in Pleck is £162,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 9AU?

There are 16 schools close to WS2 9AU, including Hillary Primary School (Requires improvement), Salisbury Primary School (Good) and Wood Green Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9AU?

The closest station to WS2 9AU is Darlaston, about 693 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9AU?

WS2 9AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 9AU (Pleck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 9AU is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naheed Zohra Gultasib (Independent).

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