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WS5 4QL

Walsall Road

Palfrey

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Overview

Postcode WS5 4QL 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 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 nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 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
31%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

31%

Approximately 31.0% 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 172 ft away from WS5 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

The Delves near WS5 4QL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS5 4QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Tame Bridge Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway
0.8 mi

Bescot Stadium

N/A

Walking directions to Bescot Stadium

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS5 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSilverdale ParkLargeWalking directions to Silverdale Park
0.3 miDelves GreenLargeWalking directions to Delves Green

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
4,223.7 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
196
44.75%
Indian
79
18.04%
Pakistani
53
12.1%
Bangladeshi
32
7.31%
Other Asian
27
6.16%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
31.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
23.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.12%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
28.57%
Other social rented
43
25.6%
Owns outright
40
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.9%
Social rents from council
9
5.36%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Palfrey

Median price£194,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £261K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Palfrey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £506,500.

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
Detached6£287,500£255
Semi-Detached16£258,000£258
Terraced33£165,000£180
Flats1£110,000£170

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£232,750£155,000
2026£243,000£256,000£170,250
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£266£164
2026£309£257£191
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS5 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202658, Segundo Road, Walsall, WS5 4QDDetachedLeasehold£243,000
16 Jun 202512, Ladbury Grove, Walsall, WS5 4EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
09 Apr 20251, Pommel Close, Walsall, WS5 4QESemi-DetachedLeasehold£169,500
06 Jan 202689, Greenside Way, Walsall, WS5 4BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Dec 2025150, Ladbury Road, Walsall, WS5 4EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,500

Schools

In the WS5 4QL postcode area, located within The Delves, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS5 4QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryDelves Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryDelves Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryJoseph Leckie AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS5 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS5 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 4QL, 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 Introduced2012-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WS5 4QL

Is WS5 4QL (The Delves) safe?

The area around WS5 4QL 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WS5 4QL?

The median sale price around WS5 4QL in The Delves is £194,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS5 4QL?

There are 11 schools close to WS5 4QL, including Delves Infant School (Outstanding), Delves Junior School (Good) and Joseph Leckie Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS5 4QL?

The closest station to WS5 4QL is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 599 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS5 4QL?

WS5 4QL 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 4QL (The Delves) in Parliament and on the local council?

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