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WS2 9DJ

Smith Road

Pleck

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Detailed insights for WS2 9DJ

Overview

Postcode WS2 9DJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Bescot Stadium, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pleck Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Pleck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pleck has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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 136 ft away from WS2 9DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
0.9 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,980.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50(+29%)
Shoplifting
44.67(+413%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-1%)
Other theft
10(+76%)
Public order
8.67(+43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
55.86%
Indian
42
12.96%
Pakistani
38
11.73%
Bangladeshi
17
5.25%
Other
12
3.7%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.19%
No qualifications
51
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.97%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
44
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.55%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 20251, Bryan Road, Walsall, WS2 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,500
29 Jul 20251, Bryan Road, Walsall, WS2 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
20 Jun 202528, Bryan Road, Walsall, WS2 9DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
27 Jan 202641, Holford Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9DHTerracedFreehold£195,000
01 Dec 202543, Holford Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9DHTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WS2 9DJ postcode area, located within Pleck, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 9DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHillary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryWood Green AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryStuart Bathurst Catholic High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 9DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 9DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsWallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisonsHillary Street, Walsall, WS2 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miFarmfoodsBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 9DJ, 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 031AE01010361
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9DJ

Is WS2 9DJ (Pleck) safe?

The area around WS2 9DJ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9DJ?

The median sale price around WS2 9DJ 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 9DJ?

There are 18 schools close to WS2 9DJ, including Hillary Primary School (Requires improvement), Wood Green Academy (Good) and Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9DJ?

The closest station to WS2 9DJ is Bescot Stadium, about 948 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9DJ?

WS2 9DJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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