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WS4 2BP

The Butts

St Matthew's

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Overview

Postcode WS4 2BP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Walsall North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walsall North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from WS4 2BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsall North East near WS4 2BP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS4 2BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Walsall

N/A

Walking directions to Walsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS4 2BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWalsall ArboretumLargeWalking directions to Walsall Arboretum
0.3 miNorth Street Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to North Street Open Space
0.4 miChuckery Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
7,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.24(+17%)
Other theft
6.76(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(-7%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(-4%)
Other crime
5.72(+176%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
59.06%
Pakistani
55
16.08%
Indian
23
6.73%
Caribbean
16
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.8%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30.43%
No qualifications
55
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
31.91%
Owns outright
44
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
26.24%
Other social rented
7
4.96%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Property prices in St Matthew's

Median price£189,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £360K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£469,500£326
Semi-Detached13£310,000£252
Terraced28£192,500£176
Flats30£95,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Matthew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£91,000£204,000£130,000
2017£302,500£90,500£215,000£158,000
2018£315,000£86,000£235,000£120,000
2019£321,225£99,995£232,500£142,500
2020£357,500£99,995£275,000£140,000
2021£420,000£87,000£285,000£161,750
2022£425,500£90,000£275,000£160,000
2023£445,000£103,000£335,000£145,000
2024£407,500£87,750£278,000£172,800
2025£450,000£100,000£304,000£180,000
2026£469,500£81,000£210,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£157£166£120
2017£203£152£181£123
2018£227£137£175£123
2019£251£172£145£133
2020£281£191£172£126
2021£284£146£208£159
2022£278£162£202£153
2023£283£157£259£169
2024£326£149£217£176
2025£328£165£247£170
2026£281£140£204£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 2BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 2BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202510, The Butts, Walsall, WS4 2BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,500
20 Apr 202648, Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2BWOtherFreehold£330,000
03 Jul 2025Flat 3, 98, Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2BWFlatsLeasehold£40,000
31 Mar 20252, Eastbourne Street, Walsall, WS4 2BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
23 Apr 202643, Westbourne Street, Walsall, WS4 2JBTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WS4 2BP postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS4 2BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryQueen Mary's High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryButts Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHydesville Tower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 2BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS4 2BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Groceries & Convenience Store97-98 Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2BWWalking directions to Star Groceries & Convenience Store
0.3 miJamarkAlbert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EWWalking directions to Jamark
0.4 miMorrisonsLichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLifestyle Express82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miRowley Street Off Licence & General StoreWalhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BHWalking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store

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 WS4 2BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Bridie Russell

St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardSt Matthew'sE05001316
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsall North EastE02002133
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 024CE01010325
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS4 2BP

Is WS4 2BP (Walsall North East) safe?

The area around WS4 2BP records about 84 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WS4 2BP?

The median sale price around WS4 2BP in Walsall North East is £189,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS4 2BP?

There are 18 schools close to WS4 2BP, including Queen Mary's High School (Outstanding), Butts Primary School (Good) and Hydesville Tower School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS4 2BP?

The closest station to WS4 2BP is Walsall, about 1,072 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS4 2BP?

WS4 2BP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS4 2BP (Walsall North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS4 2BP is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Bridie Russell (Labour Party).