Postcode WS1 4DA 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 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,262 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% 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 28 ft away from WS1 4DA.
Palfrey near WS1 4DA 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 |
| 0.3 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 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 4DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 10A, Cambridge Street, Walsall, WS1 4BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 34, Little London, Walsall, WS1 3EW | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 55, Thorpe Road, Walsall, WS1 4BT | Terraced | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 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 4DA postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 10 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 | Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Dec 2014. | |
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Dec 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Caldmore Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
Caldmore Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 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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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 4DA
| 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 | UK Zabka Supermarket | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to UK Zabka Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.2 mi | M & T Supermarket | 147-153 Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3RF | Walking directions to M & T 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 4DA, 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 4DA records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4DA 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 4DA, including Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy (Outstanding), Caldmore Primary Academy (Good) and Palfrey Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 4DA is Walsall, about 1,154 m away.
WS1 4DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,262 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 4DA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).