WS4 1BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
Day-to-day life in WS4 1BW has the character of a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00052298 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WS4 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WS4 1BW.
305
44
£ 40,000 /yr
53%
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
WS4 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BW. The average age is 43.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BW 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
Rushall Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Esso0.8 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.5 km
- Willows Superstore0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- School Farm Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.5 km
- Q Bar0.8 km
- Horse and Jockey0.8 km
- The Four Crosses0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Queen Bees0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.8 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barons Court Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.2 km
- Bloxwich North4.7 km
- Walsall4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BW · Data under Open Government Licence