WS4 1AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Broad Way, 0.4km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 35.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00052303 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD WAY, WS4 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD WAY, WS4 1AN.
286
48
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 48, WS4 1AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AN. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 269,000
12 sales · Mean £ 258,083
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Flat
£ 101,000
2 sales · Mean £ 101,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AN has low crime rates — 46 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 John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Esso0.7 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Willows Superstore0.8 km
- School Farm Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
- The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Q Bar0.8 km
- Horse and Jockey0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Queen Bees0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.6 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barons Court Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.2 km
- Bloxwich North4.7 km
- Walsall4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AN · Data under Open Government Licence