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WS2

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS2 is the postcode district for WALSALL, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £198,072
1yr change ▼ 14.3%
Crime 80% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£198,072

▼ 14.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

146.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

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.

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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

£185K £193K £200K £208K £216K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

62

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.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS2 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS2 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS2 WALSALL?
The population of WS2 (WALSALL) is approximately 295,678 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS2 WALSALL?
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.

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