WS4 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Mill Gardens, 0.2km 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 1BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052303 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MILL GARDENS, WS4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL GARDENS, WS4 1BJ.
286
48
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 48, WS4 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £169k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BJ. The average age is 48.2. 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
£ 162,500
3 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 165,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BJ has low crime rates — 25 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
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Rushall Primary School
Ryders Hayes School
Pelsall Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Esso0.8 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Willows Superstore0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- School Farm Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.5 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club1.0 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Q Bar1.0 km
- Horse and Jockey1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.7 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.0 km
- Bloxwich North4.5 km
- Walsall4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BJ · Data under Open Government Licence