Postcode WS5 4QB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Tame Bridge Parkway, 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.
The Delves has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,940 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
The Delves has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WS5 4QB.
The Delves near WS5 4QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| 0.6 mi | Bescot Stadium | N/A | Walking directions to Bescot Stadium |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Silverdale Park | Large | Walking directions to Silverdale Park |
| 0.3 mi | Delves Green | Large | Walking directions to Delves Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £262,500 | £258 |
| Detached | 3 | £243,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 34 | £168,750 | £184 |
| Flats | 2 | £116,000 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 22, Martingale Close, Walsall, WS5 4QB | Detached | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 8, Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, WS5 4PW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 4, Harness Close, Walsall, WS5 4PZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15, Harness Close, Walsall, WS5 4PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 3, Pommel Close, Walsall, WS5 4QE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the WS5 4QB 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Joseph Leckie Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Joseph Leckie Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Infant School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2016. | |
Delves Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Feb 2016
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2022. | |
Delves Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jan 2022
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WS5 4QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 100 Walsall Road, Walsall, WS5 4BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS5 4QB, 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
The area around WS5 4QB records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WS5 4QB in Palfrey is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WS5 4QB, including Joseph Leckie Academy (Good), Delves Infant School (Outstanding) and Delves Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WS5 4QB is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 859 m away.
WS5 4QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,940 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich covering WS5 4QB is Valerie Vaz (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sabina Kausar Ditta (Independent).