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WS4 1SB

Cartbridge Lane

Rushall-Shelfield

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Detailed insights for WS4 1SB

Overview

Postcode WS4 1SB 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 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Rushall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rushall has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from WS4 1SB.

Flood risk

Low

Rushall near WS4 1SB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
1,752.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.03(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.49(+154%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.33(+14%)
Vehicle crime
10.79(+66%)
Other theft
6.16(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
71.47%
Indian
34
8.9%
Pakistani
21
5.5%
Caribbean
13
3.4%
Other White
11
2.88%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
34.66%
Level 3 (A level)
72
22.09%
No qualifications
68
20.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
43.57%
Owns with a mortgage
55
39.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10%
Other social rented
6
4.29%
Social rents from council
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS4 1SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202634, Cartbridge Lane, Walsall, WS4 1SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
27 Jun 2025255, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
28 Mar 2025282, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 1SATerracedFreehold£370,000
30 Jun 202535, Oval Way, Walsall, WS3 1GEDetachedFreehold£229,325
30 Jun 20252, Oval Way, Walsall, WS3 1GETerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the WS4 1SB postcode area, located within Rushall, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS4 1SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableElmwood SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEdgar Stammers Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS4 1SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS4 1SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutterCoal Pool Lane, Walsall, WS3 1QJWalking directions to Costcutter

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 1SB, 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 016DE01010324
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS4 1SB

Is WS4 1SB (Rushall) safe?

The area around WS4 1SB records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1SB?

The median sale price around WS4 1SB 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 1SB?

There are 10 schools close to WS4 1SB, including Elmwood School (Good), Edgar Stammers Primary Academy (Good) and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS4 1SB?

WS4 1SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills covering WS4 1SB 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).