Postcode WS8 7AJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall Wood is £46,904 per year. The nearest station is Shenstone located about 3.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Walsall Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Walsall Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 per household in Walsall Wood is £46,904 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from WS8 7AJ.
Walsall Wood near WS8 7AJ 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £245,000 |
| Detached | 54 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £129,973 |
| Terraced | 28 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
In the WS8 7AJ postcode area, located within Walsall Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS8 7AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raisway Convenience Store | Friezland Lane, Walsall, WS8 7AS | Walking directions to Raisway Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Your Coop Food | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS9 9NP | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
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 WS8 7AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Sears
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood - Elected 2 May 2024
Wendy Morton
Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.