Postcode WS1 4DJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from WS1 4DJ.
Palfrey near WS1 4DJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 78, Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DP | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 66, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 59, Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 49, Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 81, Lord Street, Walsall, WS1 4DS | Other | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the WS1 4DJ postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Hillary Street, Walsall, WS2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Wallows Lane, Walsall, WS2 9BX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 4DJ, 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 4DJ records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4DJ in Palfrey is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS1 4DJ, including Palfrey Junior School (Good), Cherry Tree School and Hillary Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 4DJ is Bescot Stadium, about 753 m away.
WS1 4DJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,395 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 4DJ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).