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WS2 9SG

Darlaston Road

Pleck

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Overview

Postcode WS2 9SG 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 average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Primley Avenue Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Pleck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pleck has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% 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 153 ft away from WS2 9SG.

Flood risk

Low

Pleck near WS2 9SG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darlaston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS2 9SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPrimley Avenue ParkMediumWalking directions to Primley Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
1,012.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.04(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+8%)
Vehicle crime
4.71(-28%)
Other theft
3.14(-45%)
Drugs
2.62(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
27.21%
Indian
90
21.48%
Pakistani
67
15.99%
Bangladeshi
47
11.22%
Other Asian
19
4.53%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
35.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
20.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.78%
Level 3 (A level)
29
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
32.61%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.36%
Owns outright
34
24.64%
Social rents from council
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025323, Darlaston Road, Walsall, WS2 9SETerracedFreehold£129,500
06 Nov 2025130, Hough Road, Walsall, WS2 9BESemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
19 Jun 2025130, Hough Road, Walsall, WS2 9BESemi-DetachedFreehold£136,500
08 May 2026195, Darlaston Road, Walsall, WS2 9SDTerracedFreehold£150,000
29 Jul 2025283, Darlaston Road, Walsall, WS2 9SDTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WS2 9SG postcode area, located within Pleck, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 9SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryWest Walsall E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySalisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBescot HallOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9SG, 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 031EE01010367
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9SG

Is WS2 9SG (Pleck) safe?

The area around WS2 9SG records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9SG?

The median sale price around WS2 9SG 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 9SG?

There are 15 schools close to WS2 9SG, including West Walsall E-ACT Academy (Good), Salisbury Primary School (Good) and Bescot Hall. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9SG?

The closest station to WS2 9SG is Darlaston, about 295 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9SG?

WS2 9SG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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