The WS2 7BU postcode is in Walsall, Walsall postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WS2 7BU area, explore the WS2 7BU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS2 7BU area, visit the WS2 7BU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WS2 |
| Ward | Birchills Leamore |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Bloxwich South |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Walsall |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Birchills Leamore |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Walsall North |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2002 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Deenbox (Food Delivery Service), Other Catering Premises
Address: 81a Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7BU
KFC, Takeaway Shop
Address: Bloxwich Four Crosses, 110A Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, WS2 7BU
The nearest places is Leamore(0.24 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bloxwich Station(0.97 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WS3 2ED (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Castle SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 5-18 | WS3 2ED (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Leamore Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WS3 2BB (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Sunshine Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | WS3 1HF (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WS3 1EN (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Blakenall Heath Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | WS3 3JF (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Bloxwich AcademyAll Through, Good | 3-19 | WS2 7NR (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Mary Elliot AcademySecondary, Inadequate | 11-19 | WS2 7NR (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Elmore Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | WS3 2HW (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Goldsmith Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WS3 1DL (0.83 mi) | Details |
| All Saints National AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | WS3 3LP (0.90 mi) | Details |
| North Walsall Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WS2 7BH (0.90 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WS3 1SP (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Busill Jones Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 3-11 | WS3 2QF (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BEECHDALE CENTRE(0.47 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| beechdale centreActivebeechdale centre, edison road,beechdale est, walsall, west midlands | 01922775200 | WS2 7EZ |
| pinfold medicalActivepinfold health centre, field road, bloxwich, walsall, west midlands | 01922775134 | WS3 3JP |
| pillaiActivest lukes surgery, pinfold health centre, field road, bloxwich | 01922775136 | WS3 3JP |
| st mary's surgeryActivest mary's surgery, field road,bloxwich, walsall, west midlands | 01922775151 | WS3 3JP |
| khan medical practiceActivepinfold health centre, field road, walsall, west midlands | 01922775194 | WS3 3JP |
| bloxwich medical practiceActivebloxwich medical practice, pinfold hth ctr, field rd, bloxwich, walsall, west midlands | 01922775138 | WS3 3JP |
| harden health centreActiveharden road, leamore, walsall, west midlands | 01922475015 | WS3 1ET |
| harden blakenallActiveblakenall village centre, thames road,blakenall, walsall, west midlands | 01922443729 | WS3 1LZ |
The population of WS27BU is 394 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1638), Between 25 to 34 (990), and Between 45 to 54 (813).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 293 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 25.
Regarding education, 126 adults have Does not apply, while 47 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (279), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (247).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (187), followed by No religion (171).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (56) followed by Routine occupations (53), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (451), and 230 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1950) and Africa (41).