Postcode WS1 4NU 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 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palfrey is £32,900 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Parkers Green Park.
Palfrey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Palfrey has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from WS1 4NU.
Palfrey near WS1 4NU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walsall | N/A | Walking directions to Walsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parkers Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkers Green 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 4NU postcode area, located within Palfrey, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS1 4NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Unique Jamaican Foods | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Unique Jamaican Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Zabka | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW | Walking directions to Mini Zabka |
| 0.3 mi | Walsall Mass Bazar | Caldmore Road, Walsall, WS1 3PF | Walking directions to Walsall Mass Bazar |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Bradford Street, Walsall, WS1 3QB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep | Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RL | Walking directions to Vina Mini Market Polski Sklep |
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.