Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FIELD LANE, WS4 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD LANE, WS4 1DN.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WS4 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Field Lane, 0.2km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS4, WS4 1DN offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00052302 (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 1DN. 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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 282,000

7 sales · Mean £ 279,928

Semi-Detached

£ 156,000

3 sales · Mean £ 150,333

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

WS4 1DN has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11
Public order5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.6 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.1 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.3 km
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Ryders Hayes School

Good467 pupils1.5 km
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Radleys Primary School

Good222 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Esso0.7 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
  • Willows Superstore0.7 km
  • School Farm Shop0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hing's Welcome0.7 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.7 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.6 km
  • Bloxwich North4.2 km
  • Walsall4.5 km