WS4 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westway, 0.3km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00052302 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWAY, WS4 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWAY, WS4 1DL.
301
48
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS4 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £267k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1DL. The average age is 48.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 261,300
Terraced
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,333
Detached
£ 289,950
1 sales · Mean £ 289,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1DL has low crime rates — 20 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Greenfield Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Rushall Primary School
Pelsall Village School
Ryders Hayes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Esso0.8 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
- Village Bakery1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Willows Superstore0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.7 km
- Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club0.5 km
- Queens1.0 km
- The Four Crosses0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Elliots Cafe1.0 km
- Moghul Palace1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-operative Store1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Aroi1.0 km
- Hing's Welcome0.6 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- Shelfield Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station3.5 km
- Bloxwich North4.0 km
- Walsall4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41DL · Data under Open Government Licence