Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Blakenall, Walsall, England
WS2 8AF is in the Walsall local authority (E08000030). The property market in the WS2 8AF postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the WS2 area, there were 255 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £163106.
Property market | £221,387 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Birmingham (14.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 84.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 564 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 42 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Walsall North level) | |
Community | Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Above Average for West Midlands, Average for UK | |
Crime | 7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Walsall) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (17 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (76 mins) | |
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£221,387 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Birmingham (14.2 miles) | |
84.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 38.2 | Happiness is Above Average for West Midlands, Average for UK | |
Ranked 564 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions42 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Walsall North level) | |
7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Walsall) | |
- Birmingham New Street (17 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (76 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Birchills has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £359,512, which is up 1.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £221,387, a terraced house £176,413 and a flat £126,486. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £554 per month. Property prices in Birchills are slightly lower than the average property prices across West Midlands and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Birchills, prices have risen much slower than the annual average price change seen across the West Midlands region.
Property data is based on Walsall level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Birchills | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Bloxwich A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (31 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 101 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (3 change(s) - 123 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1056 monthly fare) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 160 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (2 change(s) - 164 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 170 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bescot Stadium A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (19 mins - Transport for Wales) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (76 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (4 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 126 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Euston (140 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1021 monthly fare) View details - Marylebone (2 change(s) - 141 mins - Chiltern Railways - £1021 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (3 change(s) - 152 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 158 mins - Great Western Railway - £1021 monthly fare) View details - York (2 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Perry Barr A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (17 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 100 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (6 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (4 change(s) - 115 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1021 monthly fare) View details - Reading (5 change(s) - 127 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (4 change(s) - 146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (5 change(s) - 150 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (4 change(s) - 156 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Walsall A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (24 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 94 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (4 change(s) - 115 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (2 change(s) - 121 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1021 monthly fare) View details - Reading (3 change(s) - 133 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 152 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (3 change(s) - 156 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (2 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bloxwich North A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +18% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (33 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 103 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (3 change(s) - 125 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1056 monthly fare) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 143 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (2 change(s) - 166 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 172 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Birchills has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Whitehall Nursery and Infant School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2015. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Whitehall Nursery and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Alumwell Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Alumwell Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Blakenall Heath Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Butts Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Elmore Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Leamore Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Palfrey Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Palfrey Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Mayfield Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Hydesville Tower School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Castle School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
Mary Elliot School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | No |
Emmanuel School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Hillary Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Chuckery Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Abu Bakr Girls School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
Abu Bakr Boys School | Secondary school Other independent school - Boys | No |
Queen Mary's High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | No |
Bloxwich Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Croft Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Walsall Studio School | Secondary school Studio schools - Mixed | No |
Phoenix Academy | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
West Midlands Education and Skills | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Queen Mary's High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (10/13/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/11/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/17/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Castle School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Butts Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/8/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Elmore Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Leamore Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/15/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Palfrey Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/13/2022) | 32 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall |
Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2022) | 41 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall |
Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | WALSALL | |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2017) | 27 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/19/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/24/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Alumwell Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/24/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (10/10/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Walsall Studio School | Secondary school Studio schools - Mixed | 2: Good (9/18/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Phoenix Academy | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/23/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall | |
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/8/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Walsall |
School | Type |
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Queen Mary's High School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/13/2021) |
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/11/2013) |
Whitehall Nursery and Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/17/2014) |
Castle School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/17/2013) |
Butts Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/8/2014) |
Elmore Green Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/10/2019) |
Leamore Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/15/2021) |
Palfrey Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/13/2022) 32 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Whitehall Junior Community School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2022) 41 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Christ Church CofE Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2013) |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2015) |
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2017) 27 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/19/2016) |
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/24/2016) |
Alumwell Junior School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/24/2018) |
North Walsall Primary Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/10/2018) |
Walsall Studio School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/18/2019) |
Phoenix Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/23/2022) |
Caldmore Primary Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/16/2019) |
Sunshine Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/8/2021) |
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Average speed | 84.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
WS2 8AF | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 60.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 40.0% | 62% |
Birchills has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Asda Leamore On the Move, Asda Living Walsall, Asda Primley On the Move, Asda St Matthews Superstore, Farmfoods Harden Walsall, Iceland Walsall, Iceland Walsall Reedswood Food Warehouse, Lidl Central Walsall Walsall, Morrisons Lichfield Street Walsall, Morrisons Wallows Lane Walsall, Sainsburys Reedswood, Tesco Walsall Extra. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Bar 10, Bar NV, Black Country Arms, Bradford Arms, Brewers Fayre, Bridge Bar, Colliseum, Makoto, Manhattans, Midlands Snooker Academy, New Inn, New Na... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Abdul's Balti House, Accord - Age Matters, Babcock Vehicle Engineering, Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog, Bloxwich Active Living, Bluebells Childr... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Britannia Cafe, Costa Coffee, Creams Cafe Walsall, Expressions Coffee Shop, Garden Cafe, John Street Cafe, Penguin Cafe, Starbucks Coffee, Taste Cafe,... (see map below for more). WS2 8AF has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, West Midlands has a high crime rate (86 crimes reported per thousand people). Birchills has a consistent crime rate as this, with 86 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Birchills has a slightly higher rate (5 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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