Postcode WS5 4DR 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. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Delves Green.
The Delves has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS5 4DR.
The Delves near WS5 4DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Delves Green | Large | Walking directions to Delves Green |
| 0.1 mi | The Delves | Medium | Walking directions to The Delves |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £191,500 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £506,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £93,250 |
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS5 4DR postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for WS5 4DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sabina Kausar Ditta
Palfrey - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Vaz
Walsall and Bloxwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.