WS4 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Brook, 0.7km from Shelfield in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 27.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00052268 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW BROOK, WS4 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW BROOK, WS4 1BP.
376
40
£ 40,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS4 1BP 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 1BP is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 up 27.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BP. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 183,950
3 sales · Mean £ 204,633
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Radleys Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Rushall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Esso0.6 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Willows Superstore0.8 km
- School Farm Shop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
- The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Q Bar0.6 km
- Horse and Jockey0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Queen Bees0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.6 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barons Court Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.5 km
- Walsall4.8 km
- Bloxwich North5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BP · Data under Open Government Licence