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WS4 1GA

Rushall-Shelfield

Walsall

England / West Midlands / Walsall / Walsall North East / Rushall-Shelfield / WS4 1GA

Overview

Postcode WS4 1GA is located in a major urban area, within the Rushall-Shelfield ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Walsall North East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Walsall North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walsall North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Walsall North East is £41,500 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from WS4 1GA.

Flood risk

Medium

Walsall North East near WS4 1GA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Rushall-Shelfield

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £535,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£310,000
Flats6£101,750
Semi-Detached48£219,000
Terraced26£194,250

10 years price trend in Rushall-Shelfield

Schools

In the WS4 1GA postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableElmwood SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEdgar Stammers Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miCostcutterCoal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.