Postcode WS2 9HA 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 very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Walsall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Primley Avenue Park.
Pleck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Pleck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
The average income per household in Pleck is £42,097 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WS2 9HA.
Pleck near WS2 9HA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| 0.8 mi | Darlaston | N/A | Walking directions to Darlaston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primley Avenue Park | Medium | Walking directions to Primley Avenue Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £335,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £215,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 35 | £150,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 6 | £107,250 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | 241A, Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9HA | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 325, Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9HD | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 327, Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9HD | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 12, Scarborough Close, Walsall, WS2 9TN | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 72, Flaxhall Street, Walsall, WS2 9TL | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the WS2 9HA postcode area, located within Pleck, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 9HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Matco Megmart | Brineton Street, Walsall, WS2 9HD | Walking directions to Matco Megmart |
| 0.2 mi | Al Badar Express Supermarket | 312 Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9EY | Walking directions to Al Badar Express Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Local Express | Alumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9SS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Local | Alumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9XH | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nisha's | 149A Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9ES | Walking directions to Nisha's |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS2 9HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Naheed Zohra Gultasib
Pleck - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS2 9HA records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WS2 9HA in Pleck is £162,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS2 9HA, including Bescot Hall, Hillary Primary School (Requires improvement) and Abu Bakr Boys School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS2 9HA is Walsall, about 1,208 m away.
WS2 9HA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 9HA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naheed Zohra Gultasib (Independent).