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 137.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 137.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 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.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leckie Wildlife Park | Small | Walking directions to Leckie Wildlife Park |
| 0.2 mi | North Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to North Street Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Bloxwich Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bloxwich Road Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £256,250 |
| Detached | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £101,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £180,500 |
10 year median 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.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jamark | Albert Street, Walsall, WS2 8EW | Walking directions to Jamark |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Hatherton Road, Walsall, WS1 1YA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 82 Stafford Street, Walsall, WS2 8DU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1SY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for WS4 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Bridie Russell
St Matthew's - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.