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WS5 4PX

Palfrey

Walsall

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Detailed insights for WS5 4PX

Overview

Postcode WS5 4PX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Delves is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Delves Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

The Delves has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.8%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in The Delves is £38,000 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from WS5 4PX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS5 4PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS5 4PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDelves GreenLargeWalking directions to Delves Green
0.4 miThe DelvesMediumWalking directions to The Delves

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
649.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
46.93%
Indian
70
25.27%
Pakistani
32
11.55%
Other
11
3.97%
African
11
3.97%
Total population: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
39.09%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.27%
Other social rented
16
14.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.18%
Social rents from council
8
7.27%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Palfrey

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)

Price distribution by property type for Palfrey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palfrey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£305,000
Flats5£106,000
Semi-Detached35£230,000
Terraced36£148,500

10 year median price trend in Palfrey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palfrey.

Schools

In the WS5 4PX postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS5 4PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDelves Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryDelves Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,666
Band B£1,943
Band C£2,221
Band D£2,498
Band E£3,053
Band F£3,609
Band G£4,164
Band H£4,997

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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 037BE01010337
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.