WS4 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Clarendon Road, 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 — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, down 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00052310 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON ROAD, WS4 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WS4 1AX.
298
44
£ 40,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1AX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS4 1AX's 65% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AX. The average age is 43.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,500
12 sales · Mean £ 175,916
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 167,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Radleys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Esso0.5 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.1 km
- Shelfield Service Station1.0 km
- Willows Superstore0.6 km
- School Farm Shop0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club1.0 km
- The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Railway Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 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 Bar0.1 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.9 km
- Bloxwich North4.5 km
- Walsall4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AX · Data under Open Government Licence