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WS4 1DH

Westway

Pelsall

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Detailed insights for WS4 1DH

Overview

Postcode WS4 1DH is located in a major urban area, within the Pelsall ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pelsall South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pelsall South is £46,384 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich, about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shelfield Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pelsall South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Pelsall South has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pelsall South is £46,384 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS4 1DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Pelsall South near WS4 1DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS4 1DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShelfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Shelfield Park
0.2 miHigh Heath ParkSmallWalking directions to High Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
4,559.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.31(-66%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.79(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-29%)
Other theft
3.47(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
93.33%
Other White
7
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.33%
Other
4
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
26.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.44%
Apprenticeship
26
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
60%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Pelsall

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £315K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Pelsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pelsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£330,000£306
Semi-Detached45£240,000£258
Terraced30£223,500£252
Flats9£115,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,250£100,750£153,000£146,975
2017£250,000£102,500£159,500£142,000
2018£267,000£95,000£169,000£148,750
2019£290,000£118,500£173,500£165,000
2020£299,950£127,000£177,500£167,500
2021£297,500£125,500£190,000£180,000
2022£312,500£140,000£223,075£205,000
2023£339,000£142,500£227,250£197,500
2024£305,000£120,500£231,000£192,500
2025£315,000£125,000£240,000£220,000
2026£366,750£133,500£231,500£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£191£170£157
2017£213£160£180£164
2018£220£139£189£180
2019£241£178£193£175
2020£260£191£197£206
2021£277£183£216£202
2022£292£194£245£236
2023£295£208£255£229
2024£306£190£267£245
2025£303£183£261£251
2026£310£237£250£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202652, Westway, Walsall, WS4 1DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
21 Nov 202548, Westway, Walsall, WS4 1DHTerracedFreehold£260,000
28 Mar 202588, Westway, Walsall, WS4 1DHTerracedFreehold£300,000
12 Dec 20258, Westway, Walsall, WS4 1DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000
28 Nov 202520, Westway, Walsall, WS4 1DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500

Schools

In the WS4 1DH postcode area, located within Pelsall South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS4 1DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Shelfield Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS4 1DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local40 Spring Lane, Walsall, WS4 1ATWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miWillows Superstore4 Willows Road, Walsall, WS4 1RDWalking directions to Willows Superstore
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miHeath Service Station141 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PXWalking directions to Heath Service Station

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 WS4 1DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Eardley

Pelsall - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Wendy Morton

Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
WardPelsallE05001312
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pelsall SouthE02002114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 005CE01010351
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS4 1DH

Is WS4 1DH (Pelsall South) safe?

The area around WS4 1DH records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near WS4 1DH?

The median sale price around WS4 1DH in Pelsall South is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS4 1DH?

There are 8 schools close to WS4 1DH, including St Francis Catholic Primary School (Good), Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (Good) and Greenfield Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS4 1DH?

WS4 1DH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS4 1DH (Pelsall South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS4 1DH is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Graham Eardley (Reform UK).

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