Postcode WS2 9LU 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 251.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Birchills 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 251.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from WS2 9LU.
Walsall West near WS2 9LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £428,750 |
| Flats | 29 | £104,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,800 |
10 years price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS2 9LU postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.