Postcode WS1 4ED is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the The Delves area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palfrey Park.
The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,940 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from WS1 4ED.
The Delves near WS1 4ED 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 1 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.5 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 272, West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS5 4NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 15, Broadway West, Walsall, WS1 4EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,500 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 27, Alexandra Road, Walsall, WS1 4DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 30, Tame Close, Walsall, WS1 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2025 | 17, Broadway West, Walsall, WS1 4DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the WS1 4ED postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4DX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 4ED, 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 4ED records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WS1 4ED in The Delves is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WS1 4ED, including Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding), Joseph Leckie Academy (Good) and Cherry Tree School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS1 4ED is Bescot Stadium, about 781 m away.
WS1 4ED scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,940 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 4ED is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).