Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Walsall: a school rated Good within a short walk, Walsall Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England — though there is little in the way of parkland nearby.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS2 8NF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 65 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Birchills Church of England Community Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
55crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 55 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 44.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
33GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 GP, 3 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FORRESTER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Walsall Rail Station0.4 mi
45 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Spar…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Living Walsall — 0.1 mi
In Walsall, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Walsall, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS2 8NF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS2.
Average sold price by property type across the WS2 district, 2021–2026.
About WS2 8NF
WS2 8NF scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Living Walsall within a short walk. The main trade-off is its green space score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS2 8NF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 820 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 65 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Birchills Church of England Community Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 55 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FORRESTER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is MANOR HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
