Postcode WS4 2BY 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 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from WS4 2BY.
Walsall North East near WS4 2BY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.4 mi | Chuckery Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Pocket Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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 | 26 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £106,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS4 2BY postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Lower Rushall Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store | Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BH | Walking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.