Postcode WS1 4AZ 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 low crime levels, with around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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 93 ft away from WS1 4AZ.
Palfrey near WS1 4AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £287,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £258,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 | £170 |
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 | £232,750 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | — | £256,000 | £170,250 |
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 | £266 | £164 |
| 2026 | £309 | — | £257 | £191 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | 128, Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 30, Tame Close, Walsall, WS1 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 23, Tame Street, Walsall, WS1 4BB | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 14, Tame Street, Walsall, WS1 4BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,500 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 142, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the WS1 4AZ postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 4AZ, 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 4AZ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS1 4AZ in Palfrey is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WS1 4AZ, including Cherry Tree School, Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding) and Palfrey Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 4AZ is Bescot Stadium, about 921 m away.
WS1 4AZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,255 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 4AZ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).