WS4 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Road, 0.4km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Pelsall ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS4, WS4 1BU offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, up 89.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00052271 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL ROAD, WS4 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, WS4 1BU.
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 1BU — 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 89.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
10 sales · Mean £ 393,000
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BU has low crime rates — 17 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Rushall Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Radleys Primary School
Pelsall Village School
Elmwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Shelfield Service Station0.8 km
- Esso0.5 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Willows Superstore0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.6 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.7 km
- The Four Crosses0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hing's Welcome0.7 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.6 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.5 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.6 km
- Bloxwich North4.2 km
- Walsall4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BU · Data under Open Government Licence