Postcode WS1 4AR is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Palfrey area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palfrey is £32,900 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Palfrey is £32,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from WS1 4AR.
Palfrey near WS1 4AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| 0.8 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS1 4AR postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.2 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
| 0.3 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.