Living in WS2, Walsall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS2 in Walsall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Walsall: £214,577, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around WS2
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £170,000 and a range from £43,500 to £360,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 BENTLEY LANE, WS2 8SS | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 3 CAIRNS STREET, WS2 8QT | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 69 MINER STREET, WS2 8QN | terraced | £139,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 33 SOUTHBOURNE AVENUE, WS2 9UF | semi-detached | £165,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 79 BIRCHOVER ROAD, WS2 8TX | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 2 BASALT CLOSE, WS2 8XB | terraced | £237,500 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
100 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Beacon Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
65 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy, Abu Bakr Boys School, Emmanuel School, Hydesville Tower School, Mayfield Preparatory School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near WS2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.6% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
485 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Walsall's figures.
Common questions about WS2
What is the average house price in WS2?
The average sold price in Walsall is £214,577 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS2?
Prices in Walsall are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS2?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central WS2 in the last 2 years is £170,000, ranging from £43,500 to £360,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS2?
100 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS2, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS2?
485 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS2 at risk of flooding?
Central WS2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WS2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £170,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 485 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS2 safe?
485 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WS2 or WS1, WS2 or WV12, WS2 or WS10.
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