Postcode report
WS1 2PY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WS1 2PY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS1 2PY is a postcode in St Matthew's, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS1 2PY, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS1 2PY are health and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS1 2PY is based on Walsall 029 Census 2021. It covers 6,366 residents, 3,527 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near WS1 2PY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £299k from 47 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS1 2PY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS1 2PY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS1 2PY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS1 2PY
Is WS1 2PY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS1 2PY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS1 2PY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS1 2PY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS1 2PY?
LocaleIQ matched WS1 2PY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS1 2PY?
The latest median sold price is £299k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS1 2PY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.