WS4 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Ashton Drive, 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 well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00052298 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON DRIVE, WS4 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON DRIVE, WS4 1BD.
305
44
£ 40,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WS4 1BD — age 44, 88% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BD has low crime rates — 28 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
Ryders Hayes School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Pelsall Village School
Rushall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Q Bar1.0 km
- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.7 km
- Horse and Jockey1.0 km
- Railway Inn0.8 km
- The Four Crosses0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Esso1.0 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- School Farm Shop0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.9 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Bloxwich North4.5 km
- Walsall5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BD · Data under Open Government Licence