Postcode WS4 2EX 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Walsall Arboretum.
Walsall North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Walsall North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS4 2EX.
Walsall North East near WS4 2EX 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walsall Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Walsall Arboretum |
| 0.4 mi | Chuckery Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Chuckery Pocket 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 2EX postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 2EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gills Off Licence | 77 Tong Street, Walsall, WS1 2DY | Walking directions to Gills Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store | Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BH | Walking directions to Rowley Street Off Licence & General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Star Groceries & Convenience Store | 97-98 Butts Road, Walsall, WS4 2BW | Walking directions to Star Groceries & Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | M&D Convenience Store | Holtshill Lane, Walsall, WS1 2HX | Walking directions to M&D Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.