Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Walsall: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS8 7LW.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 21 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Watling Street Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NEW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 13 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- 80.6 ha total
- largest park 71.7 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Holland Park — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 15 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Aldi Ogley Hay Brownhills — 0.6 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 WS8 7LW.
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 WS8.
Average sold price by property type across the WS8 district, 2021–2026.
About WS8 7LW
WS8 7LW scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS8 7LW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,348 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 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Watling Street Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NEW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
