Area Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WS4 postcode area.

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Population

17,950

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,550 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £280,850 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1833
Vehicle crime517
Criminal damage and arson448
Anti-social behaviour425
Burglary284

school Local Schools

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Butts Primary School

Good236 pupils
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils
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Elmwood School

Good73 pupils
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils
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Queen Mary's High School

Outstanding893 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Nisa Local
  • Esso
  • Hayhead Butchers @
  • Hayhead Farm Shop
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beverley Hotel Limited
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 3rd Walsall Sea Scout Group
  • The Boathouse Rushall
  • Rushall Labour Club
  • The Dilke Arms
  • The Four Crosses
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Butts Fish Bar
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway
  • Lucky House
  • Pizza House
  • Queens Fish Bar
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bollywood Tadka
  • McDonalds Restaurant
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine
  • Royal Oak Indian Cuisine Bar/Lounge
  • The Pointe Cafe