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WS5 4BH

Greenside Way

Palfrey

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Overview

Postcode WS5 4BH is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the The Delves area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Silverdale Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

The Delves has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from WS5 4BH.

Flood risk

No risk

The Delves near WS5 4BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS5 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway
0.8 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS5 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSilverdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Silverdale Park
0.2 miDelves GreenLargeWalking directions to Delves Green

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
2,469.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.75(-23%)
Vehicle crime
12.34(+90%)
Public order
9.43(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.08(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
41.23%
Indian
74
21.64%
Pakistani
59
17.25%
Bangladeshi
26
7.6%
Other White
9
2.63%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
25.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.37%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
48.76%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Social rents from council
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Palfrey

Median price£194,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£287,500£255
Semi-Detached16£258,000£258
Terraced33£165,000£180
Flats1£110,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Palfrey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£125,000£104,500
2017£255,000£54,500£130,000£105,000
2018£199,500£70,000£137,000£115,000
2019£264,000£82,500£155,250£122,000
2020£261,500£80,500£147,000£116,500
2021£355,000£85,625£180,000£125,250
2022£275,000£99,125£211,250£140,000
2023£290,000£69,000£220,000£161,666
2024£282,500£103,000£215,500£178,500
2025£310,000£108,000£232,750£155,000
2026£243,000£256,000£170,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£157£128
2017£196£93£170£131
2018£209£120£164£131
2019£250£128£184£144
2020£218£100£178£135
2021£231£137£205£153
2022£279£138£224£167
2023£232£131£238£196
2024£292£138£248£210
2025£243£170£266£164
2026£309£257£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Palfrey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202689, Greenside Way, Walsall, WS5 4BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
16 Jun 202512, Ladbury Grove, Walsall, WS5 4EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
19 Dec 2025150, Ladbury Road, Walsall, WS5 4EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,500
03 Apr 2025153, Ladbury Road, Walsall, WS5 4EYOtherFreehold£600,000
06 Feb 202658, Segundo Road, Walsall, WS5 4QDDetachedLeasehold£243,000

Schools

In the WS5 4BH postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS5 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDelves Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryDelves Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryJoseph Leckie AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS5 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl100 Walsall Road, Walsall, WS5 4BBWalking directions to Lidl

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 WS5 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sabina Kausar Ditta

Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Valerie Vaz

Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWalsallE08000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalsall and BloxwichE14001562
WardPalfreyE05001311
ParishWalsall, unparished areaE43000184
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The DelvesE02002146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Walsall 037BE01010337
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS5 4BH

Is WS5 4BH (The Delves) safe?

The area around WS5 4BH records about 73 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS5 4BH?

The median sale price around WS5 4BH in The Delves is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS5 4BH?

There are 11 schools close to WS5 4BH, including Delves Infant School (Outstanding), Delves Junior School (Good) and Joseph Leckie Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS5 4BH?

The closest station to WS5 4BH is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 765 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS5 4BH?

WS5 4BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS5 4BH (The Delves) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS5 4BH is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).

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