Postcode WS4 2LA 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 160.5 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Leckie Wildlife Park.
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 160.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.3% 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 146 ft away from WS4 2LA.
Walsall North East near WS4 2LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £428,750 |
| Flats | 29 | £104,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £267,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,800 |
10 years price trend in St Matthew's
In the WS4 2LA postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Butts Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | Walsall College | Further education | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Queen Mary's High School | Academy converter | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.