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WS2 Area Report

Walsall

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£161,469
Median Price
Postcode district (WS2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WS2)
17
Schools Nearby
20/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WS2

Rental Yield
6
Price Growth
6.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.2
Transport
2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WS2)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

473
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 462
2025-05: 466
2025-06: 491
2025-07: 452
2025-08: 478
2025-09: 461
2025-10: 472
2025-11: 499
2025-12: 470
2026-01: 452
2026-02: 454
2026-03: 513
2025-042026-03

↑ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Walsall)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Walsall has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
4
crime
4
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Walsall (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the WS2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£218,058
Walsall average
+5.9%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£359,638
Detached
£232,314
Semi-Detached
£192,256
Terraced
£124,115
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £79,745
01/12/2003: £101,300
01/12/2004: £117,215
01/12/2005: £123,873
01/12/2006: £133,055
01/12/2007: £138,764
01/12/2008: £120,050
01/12/2009: £120,702
01/12/2010: £118,090
01/12/2011: £116,824
01/12/2012: £118,525
01/12/2013: £123,575
01/12/2014: £126,482
01/12/2015: £130,604
01/12/2016: £141,936
01/12/2017: £149,466
01/12/2018: £158,784
01/12/2019: £160,964
01/12/2020: £171,836
01/12/2021: £179,842
01/12/2022: £204,350
01/12/2023: £203,841
01/12/2024: £205,930
01/12/2025: £218,058
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

10
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
3
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43.1
Avg Attainment 8
+1.4% vs national (42.5)
42.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 23 secondary schools in Walsall

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

20/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WS2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£259,000
112 sales
Semi-detached
£185,000
604 sales
Terraced
£140,000
666 sales
Flat
£83,500
139 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Walsall. For the headline WS2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.9%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Walsall
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

65/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:16 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.4°C
Avg Temperature
844mm
Annual Rainfall
2624h
Sunshine/Year
20.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 15.2°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 71%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
73%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Lifestyle ExpressRetailers - other
5/5
E-ACT Reedswood Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Bentley Moor ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Alma InnPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The ParkbrookPub/bar/nightclub
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

32%
Renewable Energy
171g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 42.5%wind 31.7%nuclear 17.9%imports 4.8%biomass 3.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

134m
Highabove sea level

At 134m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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