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About

Palfrey is a residential ward located in Walsall, West Midlands. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with some local amenities and green spaces. It is situated close to Walsall town centre, providing easy access to shops, transport links, and services. The ward has a mix of private and social housing, with a strong sense of community among residents.

Palfrey Park is one of the main features of the area, offering recreational space for families and sports facilities. The ward also has several schools, places of worship, and small businesses serving the local population. While Palfrey faces some socioeconomic challenges, it remains a well-connected and functional part of Walsall, with ongoing efforts to improve housing and public spaces.

Area overview

On average Palfrey has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Palfrey is £35,049 per year. There are 10 schools in Palfrey: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Palfrey Population
16,690
Population density
4,541.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,264
25.55%
British
3,805
22.8%
Indian
2,712
16.25%
Bangladeshi
2,689
16.11%
Other White
657
3.94%
Total population: 16,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,480
27.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,343
25.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,138
21.44%
Other social rented
881
16.6%
Social rents from council
308
5.8%
Total households: 5,307

Property prices in Palfrey

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Palfrey in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£305,000
Flats5£106,000
Semi-Detached35£230,000
Terraced36£148,500

10 years median price trend in Palfrey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.

All postcodes in Palfrey

WS14JJ

Milton Street

WS14ND

Bescot Crescent

WS13HH

The Delves

WS13HR

West Bromwich Road

WS13JU

Trees Road

WS13LE

Tame Street East

WS13LH

East Street

WS14LE

Thelma Street

WS14SE

Bescot Crescent

WS13EY

The Delves

WS14AQ

Cobden Street

WS14BY

Arundel Street

WS14EQ

Collins Street

WS14JQ

Wednesbury Road

WS14SD

Bescot Crescent

WS54LU

Walstead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.