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WS5 4PZ

Harness Close

Palfrey

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Detailed insights for WS5 4PZ

Overview

Postcode WS5 4PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Palfrey area of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the The Delves area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Delves is £45,560 per year. The median sale price in Palfrey is £180,000 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £256,000. The nearest station is Bescot Stadium, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Silverdale Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

The Delves has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,315 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from WS5 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

The Delves near WS5 4PZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS5 4PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium
0.5 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
3,862 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.75(-23%)
Vehicle crime
12.34(+90%)
Public order
9.43(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.08(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
53%
Indian
70
22.08%
Other White
16
5.05%
Other
14
4.42%
Pakistani
11
3.47%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.81%
No qualifications
69
26.04%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
41.3%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
24.64%
Other social rented
3
2.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Palfrey

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £200
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £256K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,518 up to £367,000.

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
Semi-Detached22£262,500£258
Detached3£243,000£306
Terraced34£168,750£184
Flats2£116,000£177

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£235,500£161,500
2026£243,000£122,000£256,000£170,000
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£270£164
2026£309£183£243£198
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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 20264, Harness Close, Walsall, WS5 4PZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
27 Feb 202615, Harness Close, Walsall, WS5 4PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
12 Jun 202622, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, WS5 4PNTerracedFreehold£170,000
13 Feb 202642, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, WS5 4PNTerracedFreehold£194,000
15 Aug 202555, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, WS5 4PNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WS5 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryJoseph Leckie AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miNurseryFullbrook Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.5 miPrimaryDelves Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS5 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS5 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 4PZ, 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 037BE01010337
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS5 4PZ

Is WS5 4PZ (The Delves) safe?

The area around WS5 4PZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near WS5 4PZ?

The median sale price around WS5 4PZ in Palfrey is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS5 4PZ?

There are 13 schools close to WS5 4PZ, including Joseph Leckie Academy (Good), Fullbrook Nursery School (Outstanding) and Delves Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WS5 4PZ?

The closest station to WS5 4PZ is Bescot Stadium, about 857 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS5 4PZ?

WS5 4PZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS5 4PZ is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).