Postcode WS4 2BD is located in a major urban area, within the St Matthew's ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Walker Bequest Play Area.
Walsall North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from WS4 2BD.
Walsall North East near WS4 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walker Bequest Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Walker Bequest Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bloxwich Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Road Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £453,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS4 2BD postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Star Groceries & Convenience Store | 97-98 Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2BW | Walking directions to Star Groceries & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.