Postcode WS3 2XR 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 113.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rough Wood Country Park.
Bloxwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,565 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 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from WS3 2XR.
Bloxwich South near WS3 2XR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bloxwich | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich |
| 1 mi | Bloxwich North | N/A | Walking directions to Bloxwich North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rough Wood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rough Wood Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Odell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Odell Park |
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 2XR postcode area, located within Bloxwich South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS3 2XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Sneyd Hall Road, Walsall, WS3 2NP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 3 Market Place, Walsall, WS3 2JH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Woodall Street, Walsall, WS3 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.