WS4 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Mill House Close, 0.5km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Pelsall ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS4 1BL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00052271 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MILL HOUSE CLOSE, WS4 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL HOUSE CLOSE, WS4 1BL.
317
49
£ 38,300 /yr
42%
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 1BL — age 49, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BL. The average age is 49.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,500
20 sales · Mean £ 156,685
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Rushall Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Pelsall Village School
Radleys Primary School
Rivers Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shelfield Service Station0.8 km
- Esso0.7 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Willows Superstore0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.7 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.6 km
- The Four Crosses0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hing's Welcome0.5 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.7 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.5 km
- Bloxwich North4.0 km
- Walsall4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BL · Data under Open Government Licence