WS2 is a postcode district in Walsall, West Midlands, covering 732 active and 244 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WS2 (38%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (9%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WS2 are around £176k, up 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS2 at 442 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, WS2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WS2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS2 postcode area.
42,086
36
£ 31,122 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WS2 has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Alumwell Nursery School
Alumwell Junior School
Alumwell Infant School
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
King Charles Primary School
County Bridge Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Albadar Cash & Carry
- Lifestyle Express
- North Walsall Post Office
- Nuts about Fruit
- A & H Supersave
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Harvester
- Bar 10
- Beechdale Social Club
- Bentley Green Beefeater
- Bentley Moor Club
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Dine & Wine Restaurant
- Kaydees
- PMG Karting World Ltd
- Royal Punjab
- Tenpin
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- 5 Star Fish Bar
- Asham Kebab House
- Beechdale Fish Bar
- Bentley Fish Bar
- Bun and Peri
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Walsall
- The Village Hotel & Leisure Club
- Travelodge Walsall
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco
- Aldi
- Matco Mega Mart
- Morrisons
- Sainsbury's
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Area Profile: WS2 · Data under Open Government Licence