WS4 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Leighs Road, 0.4km 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00052270 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHS ROAD, WS4 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHS ROAD, WS4 1BX.
350
41
£ 40,000 /yr
51%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, WS4 1BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BX. The average age is 41.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 190,428
Detached
£ 235,000
4 sales · Mean £ 246,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BX has low crime rates — 25 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Rushall Primary School
Radleys Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Elmwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Shelfield Service Station0.6 km
- Esso0.3 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Queens Convenience Store & Post Office0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.4 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.9 km
- Aldridge Sailing Club0.9 km
- The Four Crosses0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Hing's Welcome0.9 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.9 km
- Three Spices0.9 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.8 km
- Walsall4.2 km
- Bloxwich North4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BX · Data under Open Government Licence