Postcode WS3 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Birchills Leamore ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bloxwich South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bloxwich South is £30,400 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Leamore Park.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bloxwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 83.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bloxwich South is £30,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WS3 2BU.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leamore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leamore Park |
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Open Space |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Birchills Leamore area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £364,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,996 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birchills Leamore
In the WS3 2BU postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bagnall Street, Walsall, WS3 2AF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Leamore Convenience | 619 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, WS3 2BQ | Walking directions to Leamore Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Rams Superstore | 70-80 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1JB | Walking directions to Rams Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Beeches Road, Walsall, WS3 1EU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.