Postcode WS2 9DY is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 239.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Parkers Green Park.
Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 239.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from WS2 9DY.
Walsall West near WS2 9DY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
| 0.5 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £453,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS2 9DY postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 9DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 3QB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Alisha | Little Newport Street, Walsall, WS1 3QD | Walking directions to Alisha |
| 0.3 mi | Nisha's | 149A Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9ES | Walking directions to Nisha's |
| 0.3 mi | Lalli Superstore Londis | Checketts Street, Walsall, WS2 9PL | Walking directions to Lalli Superstore Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Spar Express | Ida Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS | Walking directions to Spar Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.