WS4 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Radford Drive, 0.4km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS4 1AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00052303 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RADFORD DRIVE, WS4 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADFORD DRIVE, WS4 1AE.
286
48
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WS4 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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 1AE. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,500
4 sales · Mean £ 169,250
Flat
£ 92,000
6 sales · Mean £ 93,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AE has low crime rates — 37 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
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Rushall Primary School
Radleys Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Esso0.6 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Willows Superstore0.7 km
- School Farm Shop0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
- The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Horse and Jockey0.9 km
- Q Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Queen Bees1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shelfield Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.5 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Bloxwich North4.6 km
- Walsall4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AE · Data under Open Government Licence