Postcode WS5 4LW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Delves Green.
The Delves has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from WS5 4LW.
The Delves near WS5 4LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Delves Green | Large | Walking directions to Delves Green |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Drive Open Space |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 | £2,793 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 | £1,833 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £246,000 | £2,700 |
| Terraced | 37 | £167,500 | £1,985 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS5 4LW postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 4LW, 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: 01/07/2026.