Postcode WS1 4BU 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 68.8 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 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS1 4BU.
Palfrey near WS1 4BU 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green Park |
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 4BU 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 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.1 mi | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
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.