Postcode WS8 7AG is located in a major urban area, within the Aldridge North and Walsall Wood ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Walsall Wood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall Wood is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Walsall Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,212 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walsall Wood is £38,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS8 7AG.
Walsall Wood near WS8 7AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £332,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £124,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
In the WS8 7AG postcode area, located within Walsall Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raisway Convenience Store | Friezland Lane, Walsall, WS8 7AS | Walking directions to Raisway Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.