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WS4 1NN

Lichfield Road

Rushall-Shelfield

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Detailed insights for WS4 1NN

Overview

Postcode WS4 1NN is located in a major urban area, within the Rushall-Shelfield ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushall area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rushall is £45,844 per year. The nearest station is Walsall, about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rushall Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rushall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rushall has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rushall is £45,844 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from WS4 1NN.

Flood risk

Low

Rushall near WS4 1NN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsall located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS4 1NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRushall Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Rushall Playing Fields
0.5 miShelfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Shelfield Park

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
4,089.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.55(-26%)
Vehicle crime
13.68(+110%)
Other theft
10.11(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.73(-28%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
72.96%
Indian
43
9.23%
Other
17
3.65%
Pakistani
15
3.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
2.58%
Total population: 466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
28.61%
Level 3 (A level)
70
20.65%
No qualifications
62
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
89
49.72%
Owns outright
47
26.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.17%
Social rents from council
11
6.15%
Other social rented
11
6.15%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Rushall-Shelfield

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £254K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£292,500£276
Semi-Detached57£217,500£260
Terraced43£210,000£231
Flats12£110,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushall-Shelfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£63,750£148,000£130,000
2017£227,500£81,750£150,000£131,000
2018£250,000£95,000£160,500£137,000
2019£246,500£83,500£155,500£139,065
2020£255,500£90,000£165,000£152,000
2021£280,000£80,000£189,950£168,500
2022£287,500£117,500£201,000£176,500
2023£307,500£80,000£210,000£186,000
2024£290,000£87,500£210,000£195,000
2025£300,000£112,250£218,250£206,750
2026£297,500£108,000£220,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£89£169£172
2017£202£123£164£161
2018£222£125£191£158
2019£225£130£182£161
2020£238£121£202£177
2021£252£143£224£194
2022£276£167£229£220
2023£267£154£242£229
2024£279£134£242£224
2025£287£169£256£223
2026£246£162£257£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushall-Shelfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202646, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NNDetachedFreehold£365,000
24 Jun 202552, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
20 Jun 202578, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Mar 202564, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NNDetachedFreehold£365,000
03 Mar 20265, Rosedene Close, Walsall, WS4 1LLDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the WS4 1NN postcode area, located within Rushall, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS4 1NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRushall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableElmwood SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS4 1NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalLichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1NLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miShelfield Service StationLichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PQWalking directions to Shelfield Service Station
0.4 miWillows Superstore4 Willows Road, Walsall, WS4 1RDWalking directions to Willows Superstore

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

Local councillors

Jade Elizabeth Chapman

Rushall-Shelfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Wendy Morton

Aldridge-Brownhills - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyAldridge-BrownhillsE14001064
WardRushall-ShelfieldE05001315
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RushallE02002125
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 016BE01010322
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS4 1NN

Is WS4 1NN (Rushall) safe?

The area around WS4 1NN records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS4 1NN?

The median sale price around WS4 1NN in Rushall is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS4 1NN?

There are 8 schools close to WS4 1NN, including Rushall Primary School (Good), Elmwood School (Good) and Greenfield Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS4 1NN?

WS4 1NN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS4 1NN (Rushall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS4 1NN is Wendy Morton (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jade Elizabeth Chapman (Conservative and Unionist Party).