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WS2 9QW

Wednesbury Road

Pleck

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Overview

Postcode WS2 9QW 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 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Darlaston, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pleck Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Pleck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pleck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WS2 9QW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston
0.8 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
1 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 9QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPleck ParkLargeWalking directions to Pleck Park

Area Profile

Population
439
Population density
5,664.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.81(+42%)
Other theft
34.99(+515%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.24(+164%)
Vehicle crime
16.33(+151%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(+19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
126
28.7%
Indian
112
25.51%
Bangladeshi
55
12.53%
British
40
9.11%
Other White
25
5.69%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
117
36.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
88
27.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.84%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
27.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
26.17%
Other social rented
28
18.79%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.12%
Social rents from council
7
4.7%
Total households: 149

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20262, Caledon Street, Walsall, WS2 9HTTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Mar 202674, Merton Way, Walsall, WS2 9HGFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 May 202583, Merton Way, Walsall, WS2 9HGTerracedFreehold£119,000
10 Jul 202510, St Quentin Street, Walsall, WS2 9JNTerracedFreehold£250,000
01 Dec 20251, Darlaston Road, Walsall, WS2 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the WS2 9QW postcode area, located within Pleck, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 9QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHillary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableAbu Bakr Boys SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 miNot applicableAbu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 9QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsHillary Street, Walsall, WS2 9BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisonsWallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMatco MegmartBrineton Street, Walsall, WS2 9HDWalking directions to Matco Megmart
0.5 miAl Badar Express Supermarket312 Pleck Road, Walsall, WS2 9EYWalking directions to Al Badar Express 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 9QW, 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 031CE01010365
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9QW

Is WS2 9QW (Pleck) safe?

The area around WS2 9QW records about 165 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 9QW?

The median sale price around WS2 9QW 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 9QW?

There are 18 schools close to WS2 9QW, including Hillary Primary School (Requires improvement), Abu Bakr Boys School (Inadequate) and Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9QW?

The closest station to WS2 9QW is Darlaston, about 1,281 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9QW?

WS2 9QW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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