WS4 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Defford Avenue, 0.4km 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 area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00052270 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEFFORD AVENUE, WS4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEFFORD AVENUE, WS4 1AQ.
350
41
£ 40,000 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, WS4 1AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS4 1AQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 228,000
5 sales · Mean £ 210,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS4 1AQ has low crime rates — 33 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
Rushall Primary School
Radleys Primary School
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Esso0.4 km
- K V Hartshorne Chemist0.2 km
- Shelfield Service Station0.9 km
- Willows Superstore0.5 km
- School Farm Shop0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.2 km
- The Four Crosses0.2 km
- Horse and Jockey0.9 km
- Q Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shelfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- Subway, Heath Service Station0.4 km
- Spring Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
- Furama Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bloxwich Station4.1 km
- Walsall4.6 km
- Bloxwich North4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: WS41AQ · Data under Open Government Licence