Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

SPRING CLOSE, WS4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING CLOSE, WS4 1AY.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS4 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WS4 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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 down 34.4% year-on-year.

home £167,183 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Spring Close, 0.2km 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. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% 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: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00052267 (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 1AY. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 141,000

7 sales · Mean £ 147,850

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

3 sales · Mean £ 175,366

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

WS4 1AY has low crime rates — 30 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 offences59
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime13
Public order8
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.2 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.4 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.6 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.6 km
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Ryders Hayes School

Good467 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Esso0.7 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.2 km
  • Willows Superstore0.7 km
  • School Farm Shop0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.4 km
  • Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club1.0 km
  • The Four Crosses0.4 km
  • Horse and Jockey1.0 km
  • Q Bar1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.6 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
  • Walsall4.7 km