Area Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS2 postcode area.

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Population

42,086

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 31,122 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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7/10
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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.

home £176,050 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.2%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7347
Criminal damage and arson1768
Vehicle crime1725
Anti-social behaviour1568
Other theft1383

school Local Schools

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Alumwell Nursery School

Outstanding139 pupils
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Alumwell Junior School

Good360 pupils
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Alumwell Infant School

Requires Improvement265 pupils
P

Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired

Requires Improvement461 pupils
P

King Charles Primary School

Good450 pupils
P

County Bridge Primary School

Good233 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall

Good205 pupils
A

The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning

Requires Improvement133 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Albadar Cash & Carry
  • Lifestyle Express
  • North Walsall Post Office
  • Nuts about Fruit
  • A & H Supersave
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Walsall
  • The Village Hotel & Leisure Club
  • Travelodge Walsall
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Dine & Wine Restaurant
  • Kaydees
  • PMG Karting World Ltd
  • Royal Punjab
  • Tenpin
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Munchiez Pizza &Grill
  • 5 Star Fish Bar
  • Asham Kebab House
  • Beechdale Fish Bar
  • Bentley Fish Bar
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Bar 10
  • Beechdale Social Club
  • Bentley Green Beefeater
  • Bentley Moor Club
  • Birchills Liberal Club
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Matco Mega Mart
  • Morrisons
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco