Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WS2 postcode area, covering Walsall and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£107,717
Median price
£90,000
5-year trend
+75.8%
Total sales
12,484
The WS2 area has 604 individual postcodes with 12,484 registered sales. Prices are +72.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Walsall. The five-year price movement is +75.8%.
A West Midlands manufacturing town with a new art gallery, direct rail links to Birmingham New Street and some of the most affordable housing in the region.
🚆 Main station
Walsall
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Queen Mary's Grammar School
WS2 averages £107,717, placing it in the affordable category, +72.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 12,484 recorded sales across 604 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WS2 is +75.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WS2 9NH
£104,732 avg · 151 sales
WS2 7RE
£88,751 avg · 142 sales
WS2 8JJ
£98,832 avg · 117 sales
WS2 8XB
£83,504 avg · 113 sales
WS2 7BF
£156,736 avg · 111 sales
WS2 7BS
£151,248 avg · 111 sales
WS2 8YA
£80,653 avg · 88 sales
WS2 8YB
£94,018 avg · 87 sales
WS2 7AE
£124,507 avg · 83 sales
This WS2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WS2 postcode area is £107,717, based on 12,484 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Walsall.
Properties in WS2 average £107,717, which is +72.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£90,000) is 16.4% below the average (£107,717), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WS2 have moved +75.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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