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WS2 9UY

Madison Avenue

Pleck

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Detailed insights for WS2 9UY

Overview

Postcode WS2 9UY is located in a major urban area, within the Pleck ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall West is £38,907 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Primley Avenue Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Walsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from WS2 9UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall West near WS2 9UY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS2 9UY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall
0.9 mi

Darlaston

N/A

Walking directions to Darlaston

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
1,491.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.38(+20%)
Vehicle crime
11.73(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.06(+24%)
Other theft
5.86(+3%)
Drugs
3.73(+39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
39.94%
Pakistani
98
27.37%
Indian
42
11.73%
Other White
28
7.82%
Bangladeshi
10
2.79%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
24.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
37.1%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Pleck

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £212K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (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
Flats7£102,000£171

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS2 9UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20253, Madison Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
16 Jan 202643, Blay Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UXTerracedLeasehold£180,000
06 May 202513, Blay Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UXTerracedFreehold£222,000
01 May 202633, Southbourne Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
28 Aug 202541A, Southbourne Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the WS2 9UY postcode area, located within Walsall West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS2 9UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAlumwell Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryAlumwell Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryAlumwell Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS2 9UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS2 9UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda On The MovePrimley Avenue, Walsall, WS2 9UZWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.3 miThe LocalAlumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9XHWalking directions to The Local
0.4 miLocal ExpressAlumwell Close, Walsall, WS2 9SSWalking directions to Local Express
0.4 miSpar ExpressIda Road, Walsall, WS2 9PSWalking directions to Spar Express
0.4 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 9UY, 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)Walsall WestE02002135
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 026CE01010362
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS2 9UY

Is WS2 9UY (Walsall West) safe?

The area around WS2 9UY records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS2 9UY?

The median sale price around WS2 9UY in Walsall West is £162,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS2 9UY?

There are 19 schools close to WS2 9UY, including Alumwell Nursery School (Outstanding), Alumwell Junior School (Good) and Alumwell Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS2 9UY?

The closest station to WS2 9UY is Walsall, about 1,384 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS2 9UY?

WS2 9UY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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