WS4 is a postcode district in Walsall, West Midlands, covering 337 active and 81 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WS4 (15%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WS4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WS4 are around £280k, up 10.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WS4 at 253 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WS4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WS4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS4 postcode area.
17,950
43
£ 36,550 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS4's 66% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £280k. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Butts Primary School
Rushall Primary School
Radleys Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Elmwood School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Queen Mary's High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Nisa Local
- Queens Convenience Store & Post Office
- School Farm Shop
- Shelfield Service Station
- Star Groceries & Convenience
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beverley Hotel Limited
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 3rd Walsall Sea Scout Group
- The Boathouse Rushall
- Rushall Labour Club
- The Dilke Arms
- The Four Crosses
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bollywood Tadka
- McDonalds Restaurant
- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine
- Royal Oak Indian Cuisine Bar/Lounge
- The Pointe Cafe
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Butts Fish Bar
- Furama Chinese Takeaway
- Lucky House
- Pizza House
- Queens Fish Bar
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: WS4 · Data under Open Government Licence