Postcode WS5 4PH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.0 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Silverdale Park.
The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.1% 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.
The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WS5 4PH.
The Delves near WS5 4PH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| 0.6 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Silverdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Silverdale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Delves Green | Large | Walking directions to Delves Green |
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 4PH postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 4PH
| 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 4PH, 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.