Postcode WS1 4LD 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 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 Bescot Stadium, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 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 3,155 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Palfrey is £39,634 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS1 4LD.
Palfrey near WS1 4LD 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 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS1 4LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 45, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 55, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 13, Rosamond Street, Walsall, WS1 4LB | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 52, Countess Street, Walsall, WS1 4JY | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 32, Whitmore Street, Walsall, WS1 4LL | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the WS1 4LD postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 9 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 | Not applicable | Abu Bakr Boys School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Abu Bakr Boys School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Palfrey Junior School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Palfrey Junior School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS1 4LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bucuresti Mini Market | West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Bucuresti Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.3 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
| 0.3 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Hillary Street, Walsall, WS2 9BY | 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 4LD, 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 4LD records about 55 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WS1 4LD 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 4LD, including Abu Bakr Boys School (Requires improvement), Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (Inadequate) and Palfrey Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS1 4LD is Bescot Stadium, about 1,203 m away.
WS1 4LD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,155 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 4LD is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).