WS2 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS2 is £198,072, which is 41% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS2 cost 31.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS2 have fallen 14.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£277,962	74
Semi-detached	£195,299	381
Terraced	£148,347	429
Flat	£83,639	83
All types	£198,072	1023

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 146.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS2 has a crime rate significantly 80% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

56.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

29.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS2 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Alumwell Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Alumwell Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Alumwell Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
King Charles Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
County Bridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS2 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS2 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS2 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS2 (WALSALL) offers affordable property prices (£198,072, 31% below national average), higher-than-average crime (80% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS1

WALSALL

£229K

▼ 10.1% YoY

WS3

WALSALL

£217K

▲ 2.3% YoY

WS4

WALSALL

£234K

▲ 4.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS2?

The average house price in WS2 (WALSALL) is £198,072, based on 1023 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.3% over the past year.

Is WS2 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS2 is above the national average (146.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (56.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS2?

There are 22 schools in or near WS2. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS2?

Council tax in WS2 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS2?

The average broadband download speed in WS2 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in WS2 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 295,678.