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WS2 7 area guide

Who lives in WS2 7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Walsall
Region
West Midlands
Population
21,773 (2024)
At a glance

What WS2 7 is like

The WS2 7 postcode sector in Walsall covers 163 live postcodes and is home to about 21,773 people across 11 census neighbourhoods. 41.1% of households own their home, 21.9% rent privately and 36.4% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 5–9, and 49.7% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WS2 7 sold for a median of £176,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WS2 7 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 64.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£176,500

Median over 46 sales in WS2 7, +4.6% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 33 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
70%

of 10 rated schools in WS2 7 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£42,297

Average a year, before tax — higher than 18% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    64.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    36.4% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in WS2 7 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WS2 7 FAQs

01
Is WS2 7 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 64.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 70% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in WS2 7?

The median sale price over the last year was £176,500.

Homes in WS2 7 sold for a median of £176,500 across 46 sales in the year to August 2026, +4.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WS2 7 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 64.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around WS2 7, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in WS2 7?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 5–9, at 7.7% of residents. 41.1% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (37.9%).
05
Which council covers WS2 7?

WS2 7 is in Walsall.

WS2 7 is in Walsall, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WS2 7?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 33 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Bloxwich Rail Station, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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