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WS1 4EA

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Palfrey

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Detailed insights for WS1 4EA

Overview

Postcode WS1 4EA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Palfrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from WS1 4EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Palfrey near WS1 4EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS1 4EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS1 4EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPalfrey ParkLargeWalking directions to Palfrey Park
0.4 miHighgate Drive Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
5,741.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.23(-40%)
Vehicle crime
6.48(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-70%)
Drugs
1.62(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
115
29.95%
British
98
25.52%
Indian
58
15.1%
Bangladeshi
46
11.98%
Other White
19
4.95%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
29.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.34%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
27.27%
Owns outright
33
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.97%
Other social rented
17
12.88%
Social rents from council
11
8.33%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Palfrey

Median price£194,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£287,500£255
Semi-Detached16£258,000£258
Terraced33£165,000£180
Flats1£110,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Palfrey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Palfrey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 202615, Broadway West, Walsall, WS1 4EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,500
27 Nov 202530, Tame Close, Walsall, WS1 4BATerracedFreehold£155,000
16 Sept 2025128, Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4AZTerracedFreehold£133,000
20 May 2025142, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EESemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
08 May 202588, Weston Street, Walsall, WS1 4EETerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WS1 4EA postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS1 4EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryFullbrook Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryJoseph Leckie AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCherry Tree SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS1 4EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SBWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miFarmfoodsBescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DXWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS1 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sabina Kausar Ditta

Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardPalfreyE05001311
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PalfreyE02002143
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 034FE01010344
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS1 4EA

Is WS1 4EA (Palfrey) safe?

The area around WS1 4EA 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.

What is the average house price near WS1 4EA?

The median sale price around WS1 4EA in Palfrey is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS1 4EA?

There are 20 schools close to WS1 4EA, including Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding), Joseph Leckie Academy (Good) and Cherry Tree School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS1 4EA?

The closest station to WS1 4EA is Bescot Stadium, about 867 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS1 4EA?

WS1 4EA 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).

Who represents WS1 4EA (Palfrey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS1 4EA is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).