Postcode WS1 4BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 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 25.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS1 4BG.
Palfrey near WS1 4BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 0.8 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.3 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 4BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 36, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1 4BE | Terraced | Freehold | £173,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 34, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1 4BE | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 79, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1 4BE | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 31, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 7, Redhouse Street, Walsall, WS1 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the WS1 4BG postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.3 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
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 4BG, 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 4BG 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 4BG 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 4BG, including Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (Outstanding), Palfrey Infant School (Requires improvement) and Cherry Tree School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 4BG is Bescot Stadium, about 1,213 m away.
WS1 4BG 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 4BG is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).