WS4 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Bevan Close, 0.4km from Shelfield in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS4 1AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00052270 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEVAN CLOSE, WS4 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVAN CLOSE, WS4 1AB.
350
41
£ 40,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WS4 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AB. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,950
3 sales · Mean £ 154,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Greenfield Primary School
Rushall Primary School
Radleys Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Esso0.3 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Shelfield Service Station0.8 km
- Queens Convenience Store & Post Office1.0 km
- Willows Superstore0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.1 km
- Aldridge Sailing Club1.0 km
- The Four Crosses0.1 km
- Horse and Jockey1.0 km
- Q Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Queens Fish Bar1.0 km
- Three Spices1.0 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.2 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.3 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Walsall4.5 km
- Bloxwich North4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AB · Data under Open Government Licence