Postcode WS1 4LB 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 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palfrey is £32,900 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Palfrey Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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 of residents in Palfrey is £32,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WS1 4LB.
Palfrey near WS1 4LB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 0.8 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palfrey Park | Large | Walking directions to Palfrey Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rutter Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Rutter Street Play Area |
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 4LB postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Walsall, WS2 9BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.4 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.4 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.