Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BIRCH LANE, WS4 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH LANE, WS4 1AR.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS4 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 42, WS4 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 43.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS4 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Birch Lane, 0.3km 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 — 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, up 43.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00052306 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AR. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,500

3 sales · Mean £ 181,500

Semi-Detached

£ 163,500

1 sales · Mean £ 163,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS4 1AR has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime14
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.3 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.1 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Esso0.5 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.2 km
  • Shelfield Service Station0.9 km
  • Willows Superstore0.6 km
  • School Farm Shop0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
  • The Four Crosses0.3 km
  • Horse and Jockey1.0 km
  • Q Bar1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.5 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.0 km
  • Bloxwich North4.5 km
  • Walsall4.6 km