Postcode insights

WS2 9PD

Upper Brook Street

St Matthew's

Property search →

Interactive map showing WS2 9PD and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for WS2 9PD

Overview

Postcode WS2 9PD is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's area 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 252.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £165,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,500 and £342,500. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
253
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,659 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 252.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS2 9PD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
676.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.64(+214%)
Vehicle crime
26.54(+308%)
Other theft
23.59(+315%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.54(+168%)
Public order
18.8(+210%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
37.69%
Pakistani
38
14.62%
Arab
28
10.77%
Other White
24
9.23%
African
18
6.92%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
36.24%
No qualifications
50
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.59%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
78.05%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.5%
Owns outright
7
5.69%
Other social rented
5
4.07%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in St Matthew's

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £193
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £118K – £343K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£469,500£323
Semi-Detached12£270,000£211
Terraced31£190,000£183
Flats28£97,500£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Matthew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£91,000£204,000£130,000
2017£302,500£90,500£215,000£158,000
2018£315,000£86,000£235,000£120,000
2019£321,225£99,995£232,500£142,500
2020£357,500£99,995£275,000£140,000
2021£420,000£87,000£285,000£161,750
2022£425,500£90,000£275,000£160,000
2023£445,000£103,000£335,000£145,000
2024£407,500£87,750£278,000£172,800
2025£450,000£99,000£298,000£180,000
2026£479,500£85,000£170,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£157£166£120
2017£203£152£181£123
2018£227£137£175£123
2019£251£172£145£133
2020£281£191£172£126
2021£284£146£208£159
2022£278£162£202£153
2023£283£157£259£169
2024£326£149£217£176
2025£328£165£252£170
2026£281£143£204£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2026211 - 219, Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9EXOtherFreehold£230,000
16 May 2025Apartment 14, Porter House, 36, Woodcutter Close, Walsall, WS1 3QUFlatsLeasehold£110,000
06 Aug 2026103, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LYFlatsLeasehold£132,000
06 Mar 2026123, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LYFlatsLeasehold£126,000
28 Aug 202599, Wave Close, Walsall, WS2 9LYFlatsLeasehold£63,500

Schools

In the WS2 9PD postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WS2 9PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableBescot HallOther independent special school
0.4 miNot applicableEmmanuel SchoolOther independent school
0.4 miNot applicableAbu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyOther independent school

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS2 9PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 9PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisha's149A Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9ESWalking directions to Nisha's
0.2 miSpar ExpressIda Road, Walsall, WS2 9PSWalking directions to Spar Express
0.2 miAl Badar Express Supermarket312 Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9EYWalking directions to Al Badar Express Supermarket
0.2 miLalli Superstore LondisForrester Street, Walsall, WS2 9PLWalking directions to Lalli Superstore Londis
0.3 miAB Supermarket40 Forrester Street, Walsall, WS2 9PLWalking directions to AB Supermarket

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 9PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Bridie Russell

St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardSt Matthew'sE05001316
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsall WestE02002135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 026DE01010363
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9PD

Is WS2 9PD (Walsall West) safe?

The area around WS2 9PD records about 253 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near WS2 9PD?

The median sale price around WS2 9PD in St Matthew's is £165,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 9PD?

There are 20 schools close to WS2 9PD, including Bescot Hall (Good), Emmanuel School and Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9PD?

The closest station to WS2 9PD is Walsall, about 657 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9PD?

WS2 9PD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS2 9PD (Walsall West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS2 9PD is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).