WS4 — WALSALL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS4 is £233,949, which is 30% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS4 cost 18.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS4 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£371,917	116
Semi-detached	£224,566	255
Terraced	£192,669	158
Flat	£106,103	73
All types	£233,949	621

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 41.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS4 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

18.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS4 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Butts Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Radleys Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Francis Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Queen Mary's High School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS4 are 366.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS4 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS4 — WALSALL

Area Summary

WS4 (WALSALL) offers affordable property prices (£233,949, 18% below national average), low crime (49% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (366 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS4?

The average house price in WS4 (WALSALL) is £233,949, based on 621 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is WS4 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS4 is significantly below the national average (41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS4?

There are 8 schools in or near WS4. 63% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WS4?

Council tax in WS4 is collected by Walsall. The Band D rate is £2,261 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS4?

The average broadband download speed in WS4 is 366 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in WS4 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 295,678.