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WS5 4ND

Botany Road

Palfrey

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Detailed insights for WS5 4ND

Overview

Postcode WS5 4ND 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Bescot Stadium, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Silverdale Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

The Delves has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

The Delves has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from WS5 4ND.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS5 4ND
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
0.8 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
9,032.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.66(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.28(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.62(-76%)
Burglary
1.31(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
52.38%
Indian
68
16.19%
Bangladeshi
56
13.33%
Pakistani
23
5.48%
Other White
14
3.33%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
24.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
21.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
14.66%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
35.46%
Owns outright
41
29.08%
Other social rented
22
15.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.77%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Total households: 141

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202510, Walstead Road, Walsall, WS5 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,000
27 Jun 20253, Hawthorne Road, Walsall, WS5 4NASemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
07 May 20257, Hawthorne Road, Walsall, WS5 4NATerracedFreehold£240,000
18 Jun 202521, Sycamore Road, Walsall, WS5 4NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,500
06 Jun 202543, Sycamore Road, Walsall, WS5 4NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the WS5 4ND postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryDelves Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryJoseph Leckie AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 4ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS5 4ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food1-2 Hawes Close, Walsall, WS1 3HGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 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 4ND, 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 037DE01010339
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS5 4ND

Is WS5 4ND (The Delves) safe?

The area around WS5 4ND records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4ND?

The median sale price around WS5 4ND 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 4ND?

There are 13 schools close to WS5 4ND, 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 4ND?

The closest station to WS5 4ND is Bescot Stadium, about 1,160 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS5 4ND?

WS5 4ND scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS5 4ND 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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