Postcode WS1 4BD 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 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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 304 ft away from WS1 4BD.
Palfrey near WS1 4BD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 0.9 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £506,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,250 |
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS1 4BD postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4BD
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for WS1 4BD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.