Is WS4 1BN a safe place to live?

Yes, WS4 1BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 37 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WS4 1BN?

The population for the WS4 1BN area is approximately 286 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

WS4 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS4 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

286

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS4 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10

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5/10

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7/10

workEmployment

4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

WS4 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS4 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1BN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00052303 (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 1BN. 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

White / British91.2%

Asian / British Asian3.2%

Black / African / Caribbean2.5%

Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 3%

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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.

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

WS4 1BN has low crime rates — 37 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 offences88

Criminal damage and arson22

Shoplifting17

Vehicle crime13

Other theft9

school Local Schools

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.2 km

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.3 km

Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.7 km

Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.2 km

Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km

St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

Esso0.5 km
K V Hartshorne Chemist0.2 km
Shelfield Service Station1.0 km
Willows Superstore0.6 km
School Farm Shop0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.2 km
The Four Crosses0.2 km
Horse and Jockey0.9 km
Q Bar0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.3 km
Queen Bees1.0 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Shelfield Fish Bar0.3 km
Subway, Heath Service Station0.4 km
Spring Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
Furama Chinese Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bloxwich Station4.1 km
Walsall4.6 km
Bloxwich North4.6 km