The postcode WS2 8XA is located in Walsall, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. WS2 8XA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WS2 8XA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WS2 8XA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to WS2 8XA is Six Towers Road which is centered 68 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sainsburys and is 106 m away. The closest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, 1.68 km away.
The closest primary school to WS2 8XA (for ages 11 and under) is Reedswood E-ACT Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 14, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is West Walsall E-ACT Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on November 1, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WS2 8XA is The Homestead and is 1.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jade Garden and is 2.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on July 30, 2018.
Policing for WS2 8XA is covered by the West Midlands police force association and Walsall Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WS2 8XA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WS2 8XA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WS2 8XA
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WS2 8XA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 802 m |
| Croft Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 28, 2018) | 878 m |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Emmanuel School | Independent school | 3-17 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| West Midlands Education and Skills | Special school | 9-25 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.24 km |
| Alumwell Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Alumwell Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Requires improvement (November 10, 2021) | 1.27 km |
| The Jane Lane School, A College for Cognition & Learning | Special school | 7-19 | Requires improvement (July 15, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Castle School | Special school | 7-18 | Outstanding (January 30, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Phoenix Academy | Special school | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Walsall College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 1.47 km |
| King Charles Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.5 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Leamore Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 1.55 km |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Sunshine Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.61 km |
| Old Hall School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WS2 8XA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 16, 2018 | 1.57 km | |
| Willenhall E Act Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 1.77 km | |
| The Homestead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2018 | 1.96 km | |
| Harding Pharmacy | Exempt February 3, 2017 | 2.1 km | |
| Nisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 2.1 km | |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 2.1 km | |
| Rosedale C of E Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 2.23 km | |
| M P General Store & Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 21, 2015 | 2.32 km | |
| Short Heath Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| The Bridge Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 2.39 km | |
| Jade Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 30, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2019 | 2.4 km | |
| Seavers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2021 | 2.4 km | |
| Bridge Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 20, 2020 | 2.43 km | |
| Short Heath Liberal Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2017 | 2.43 km | |
| TC Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| United Kingdom Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2018 | 2.46 km | |
| Local Authority Children's Home | Exempt January 31, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Bains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 3, 2022 | 2.48 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WS2 8XA - Data from Apr 2022
| Sainsburys | 106 m | |
| Reedswood Way | 271 m | |
| Reedswood Way | 287 m | |
| Birchills Junction | 303 m | |
| Birchills Junction | 320 m | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Walsall Rail Station | 1.71 km | |
| Bloxwich Rail Station | 2.48 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 52.1 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WS2 8XA - Data from Dec 2021
| Pouk Hill | 942 m | |
| Rough Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Hatherton Lake | 2.04 km | |
| Lady Pool | 2.44 km | |
| Sneyd Reservoir | 3.14 km | |
| Allen's Rough | 3.52 km | |
| The Clumps | 4.09 km | |
| Hayhead Wood | 4.36 km | |
| Rails Wood | 4.42 km | |
| The Swag | 4.42 km | |
| Springhill Covert | 4.72 km | |
| The Spinney | 4.9 km | |
| Pelsall Wood | 4.97 km | |
| Pelsall Junction | 5 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 5.06 km |
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.59626400 |
| Longitude | -2.00116700 |
| OS Easting | 400018 |
| OS Northing | 0299830 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Walsall South |
| Electoral Ward | Pleck |
| Local Authority District | Walsall |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Black Country Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | The Black Country |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000030 |
| Travel To Work Area | Wolverhampton and Walsall |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Walsall Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
The Black Country and West Birmingham |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Walsall BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021144 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Walsall 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Walsall 021B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |