Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MILL ROAD, WS4 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, WS4 1DF.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS4 1DF spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WS4 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Road, 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 1DF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00052271 (shared with 6 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 1DF. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 262,500

2 sales · Mean £ 262,500

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

WS4 1DF 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 offences32
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils0.7 km
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.9 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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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Elmwood School

Good73 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shelfield Service Station0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Esso0.6 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.4 km
  • Willows Superstore0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hing's Welcome0.5 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.6 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.7 km
  • Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.6 km
  • The Four Crosses0.7 km
  • Railway Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.7 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