Postcode WS4 1NG is located in a major urban area, within the Rushall-Shelfield ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shelfield area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shelfield is £46,406 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shelfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Shelfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shelfield is £46,406 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS4 1NG.
Shelfield near WS4 1NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 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 1NG postcode area, located within Shelfield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willows Superstore | 4 Willows Road, Walsall, WS4 1RD | Walking directions to Willows Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Shelfield Service Station | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PQ | Walking directions to Shelfield Service Station |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.