Postcode WS4 1GB 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 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Walsall North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Walsall North East is £48,913 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from WS4 1GB.
Walsall North East near WS4 1GB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £332,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushall-Shelfield
In the WS4 1GB postcode area, located within Walsall North East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Coal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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: 16/01/2026.