Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

MOB LANE, WS4 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOB LANE, WS4 1BB.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WS4 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% 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. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS4 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Mob Lane, 0.4km from High Heath in Rushall and Shelfield. Administratively it sits within Rushall-Shelfield ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, WS4 1BB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS4 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00052298 (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 1BB. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 178,500

8 sales · Mean £ 198,931

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 187,000

1 sales · Mean £ 187,000

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

WS4 1BB has low crime rates — 28 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 offences42
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Good1409 pupils0.2 km
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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Greenfield Primary School

Good278 pupils1.1 km
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Ryders Hayes School

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding356 pupils1.6 km
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Pelsall Village School

Good311 pupils1.6 km
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Rushall Primary School

Good256 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Q Bar0.9 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar @ The Four Crosses0.6 km
  • Horse and Jockey0.9 km
  • Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Four Crosses0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Esso0.9 km
  • K V Hartshorne Chemist0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • School Farm Shop0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Radhuni Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Queen Bees0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Furama Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Shelfield Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Subway, Heath Service Station0.9 km
  • Spring Lane Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bloxwich Station4.2 km
  • Bloxwich North4.6 km
  • Walsall5.0 km