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.
SPRING CLOSE, WS4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING CLOSE, WS4 1AY.
289
45
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Rushall Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Radleys Primary School
Pelsall Village School
Ryders Hayes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS41AY · Data under Open Government Licence