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Palfrey sits immediately north‑east of Walsall town centre and is primarily residential. The area contains a mix of Victorian terraced streets and 20th‑century council housing, local parades of shops and small industrial units, several primary schools, and a community centre. Palfrey Park sits at the heart of the neighbourhood and provides sports pitches, play areas and a bandstand set among mature trees, while short stretches of allotments lie close to the park edge and are used by local gardeners.

Transport links are focused on frequent bus services to Walsall town centre and surrounding towns, making the area connected for work and education. Community groups run projects from the centre and schools, and local football and cricket teams use the recreation ground. The street pattern still reflects the town’s industrial past: narrow-fronted terraces with long rear gardens and rear service lanes remain common, and small workshops and yards are interwoven with residential streets.

Area overview

On average Palfrey has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year. There are 6 schools in Palfrey: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Palfrey is home to around 10,264 people, with a population density of about 6,242.8 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Palfrey Population

10,264

Population density

6,242.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.33(-24%)

Vehicle crime

8.96(+38%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.6(+4%)

Public order

4.97(-18%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.99(-63%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

Pakistani

3,084

30.04%

Bangladeshi

2,087

20.33%

Indian

1,704

16.6%

British

1,351

13.16%

Other White

432

4.21%

Total population: 10,265

Economics

No qualifications

2,326

31.59%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,497

20.33%

Level 3 (A level)

1,056

14.34%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,015

13.79%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

889

12.07%

Total 16+ residents: 7,363

Housing

Owns outright

810

25.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

799

25.52%

Owns with a mortgage

661

21.11%

Other social rented

563

17.98%

Social rents from council

194

6.2%

Total households: 3,131

Property prices in Palfrey

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£310,000	£2,279	£269,500	£287,500	£408,250	£486,850
Semi-Detached	3	£160,000	£1,961	£116,800	£136,000	£223,000	£273,400
Terraced	32	£165,000	£1,912	£115,500	£132,750	£186,250	£215,650

10 years median price trend in Palfrey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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