Postcode report
Is WS2 7RE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WS2 7RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS2 7RE is a postcode in Blakenall, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS2 7RE, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS2 7RE are housing 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 WS2 7RE is based on Walsall 021 Census 2021. It covers 6,860 residents, 4,177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 35% 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 5/10.
For property prices near WS2 7RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £196k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS2 7RE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 1 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 WS2 7RE 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 WS2 7RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 WS2 7RE
Is WS2 7RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 WS2 7RE?
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 WS2 7RE?
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 WS2 7RE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS2 7RE?
LocaleIQ matched WS2 7RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS2 7RE?
The latest median sold price is £196k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS2 7RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.