WS4 1AJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Shelfield in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS4 1AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00052304 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS4 1AJ.
278
47
£ 40,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WS4 1AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AJ. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AJ has low crime rates — 36 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Esso0.4 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Shelfield Service Station0.9 km
- Willows Superstore0.6 km
- School Farm Shop0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.1 km
- The Four Crosses0.1 km
- Horse and Jockey0.9 km
- Q Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.2 km
- Queen Bees1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shelfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.4 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.2 km
- Walsall4.6 km
- Bloxwich North4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence