Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CHURCH WAY, WS4 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH WAY, WS4 1DP.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS4 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WS4 1DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Way, 0.1km 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1DP 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 1DP. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Terraced

£ 141,000

1 sales · Mean £ 141,000

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

WS4 1DP has low crime rates — 22 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.5 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.1 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.2 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.3 km
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Ryders Hayes School

Good467 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Esso0.7 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.3 km
  • Village Bakery1.0 km
  • Willows Superstore0.7 km
  • School Farm Shop0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Store1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.7 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station3.7 km
  • Bloxwich North4.2 km
  • Walsall4.6 km