Postcode WS5 4PL 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 very high crime levels, with around 141.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Delves is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium located about 0.5 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 141.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in The Delves is £38,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from WS5 4PL.
The Delves near WS5 4PL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in Palfrey
In the WS5 4PL 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 4PL
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.