Postcode WS4 1RG 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 high crime levels, with around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shelfield is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Bloxwich located about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shelfield Park.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 81.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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 of residents in Shelfield is £40,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS4 1RG.
Shelfield near WS4 1RG 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shelfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shelfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | High Heath Park | Small | Walking directions to High Heath Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £218,975 in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 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 | 20 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £101,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushall-Shelfield
In the WS4 1RG postcode area, located within Shelfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Willows Superstore | 4 Willows Road, Walsall, WS4 1RD | Walking directions to Willows Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Heath Service Station | 141 Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PX | Walking directions to Heath Service Station |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 40 Spring Lane, Walsall, WS4 1AT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Shelfield Service Station | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PQ | Walking directions to Shelfield Service Station |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1PS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.