Postcode WS1 4AR is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Palfrey area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year. The median sale price in Palfrey is £180,000 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £256,000. The nearest station is Walsall, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,848 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Palfrey is £39,634 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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,518 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £262,500 | £258 |
| Detached | 3 | £243,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 34 | £168,750 | £184 |
| Flats | 2 | £116,000 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | — | £125,000 | £104,500 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £54,500 | £130,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £199,500 | £70,000 | £137,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £264,000 | £82,500 | £155,250 | £122,000 |
| 2020 | £261,500 | £80,500 | £147,000 | £116,500 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £85,625 | £180,000 | £125,250 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £99,125 | £211,250 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £69,000 | £220,000 | £161,666 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £103,000 | £215,500 | £178,500 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £108,000 | £235,500 | £161,500 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | £122,000 | £256,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | — | £157 | £128 |
| 2017 | £196 | £93 | £170 | £131 |
| 2018 | £209 | £120 | £164 | £131 |
| 2019 | £250 | £128 | £184 | £144 |
| 2020 | £218 | £100 | £178 | £135 |
| 2021 | £231 | £137 | £205 | £153 |
| 2022 | £279 | £138 | £224 | £167 |
| 2023 | £232 | £131 | £238 | £196 |
| 2024 | £292 | £138 | £248 | £210 |
| 2025 | £243 | £170 | £270 | £164 |
| 2026 | £309 | £183 | £243 | £198 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | 14, Villiers Street, Walsall, WS1 4AW | Terraced | Freehold | £101,500 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 85, Bescot Street, Walsall, WS1 4HY | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 224, Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4AS | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 125, Whitehall Road, Walsall, WS1 4AT | Terraced | Freehold | £58,518 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 84, Whitehall Road, Walsall, WS1 4AT | Other | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the WS1 4AR postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Palfrey Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
Palfrey Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2022
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Palfrey Junior School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Palfrey Junior School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Cherry Tree School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
Cherry Tree School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS1 4AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sabina Kausar Ditta
Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS1 4AR records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS1 4AR in Palfrey is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 4AR, including Palfrey Infant School (Requires improvement), Palfrey Junior School (Requires improvement) and Cherry Tree School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 4AR is Walsall, about 1,203 m away.
WS1 4AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,848 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 4AR is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).