Postcode WV11 2SH is located in a major urban area, within the Essington ward of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Featherstone East & Essington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Brownshore Lakes.
Featherstone East & Essington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Featherstone East & Essington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Featherstone East & Essington is £45,410 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from WV11 2SH.
Featherstone East & Essington near WV11 2SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich North located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brownshore Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Brownshore Lakes |
| 0.2 mi | Swan Park | Small | Walking directions to Swan Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Essington area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £368,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £134,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £231,250 |
| Terraced | 10 | £184,000 |
10 year median price trend in Essington
In the WV11 2SH postcode area, located within Featherstone East & Essington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV11 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Kingsway, South Staffordshire, WV11 2AX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Hairdresser | Kingsway, South Staffordshire, WV11 2AX | Walking directions to Hairdresser |
| 0.2 mi | Essington Mobility Shop | Kingsway, South Staffordshire, WV11 2AX | Walking directions to Essington Mobility Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Hill Street Grocers & Off Licence | 65-67 Hill Street, Sutton Coldfield, WV11 2BS | Walking directions to Hill Street Grocers & Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.