Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

SPRING LANE, WS4 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING LANE, WS4 1AT.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS4 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WS4 1AT is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.

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

WS4 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Spring Lane, 0.3km 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 1AT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% 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 £273k, up 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00052301 (shared with 5 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 1AT. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,666

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 205,992

Terraced

£ 174,475

6 sales · Mean £ 189,491

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

WS4 1AT 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 offences84
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.5 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.6 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.3 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shelfield Service Station0.9 km
  • Esso0.5 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.0 km
  • Willows Superstore0.5 km
  • School Farm Shop0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.4 km
  • Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.9 km
  • The Four Crosses0.4 km
  • Railway Inn0.9 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

5 nearby
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.5 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
  • Hing's Welcome0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.8 km
  • Bloxwich North4.4 km
  • Walsall4.5 km