Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LAWLEY CLOSE, WS4 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWLEY CLOSE, WS4 1DB.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WS4 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS4 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Lawley Close, 0.6km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Pelsall ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS4 1DB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00052273 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1DB. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 174,000

2 sales · Mean £ 174,000

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS4 1DB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.5 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.1 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Elmwood School

Good73 pupils1.4 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shelfield Service Station0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Esso0.6 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.5 km
  • Willows Superstore0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hing's Welcome0.5 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.7 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.8 km
  • Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.6 km
  • Aldridge Sailing Club1.0 km
  • The Four Crosses0.8 km
  • Railway Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.4 km
  • Bloxwich North4.0 km
  • Walsall4.1 km