WS4 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Leighs Close, 0.3km from Shelfield in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For families considering a move, WS4 1BY represents 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 £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00052270 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHS CLOSE, WS4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHS CLOSE, WS4 1BY.
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
WS4 1BY is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
2 sales · Mean £ 238,500
Detached
£ 233,000
1 sales · Mean £ 233,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1BY 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
- Esso0.2 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Queens Convenience Store & Post Office0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.3 km
- Aldridge Sailing Club0.8 km
- The Four Crosses0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Hing's Welcome1.0 km
- Queens Fish Bar0.9 km
- Three Spices0.9 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.9 km
- Walsall4.2 km
- Bloxwich North4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41BY · Data under Open Government Licence