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WS4

WALSALL

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WS4 covers WALSALL in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £233,949
1yr change ▲ 4.0%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£233,949

▲ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% below national avg

Crime Rate

41.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

366 Mbps

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.

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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

£227K £230K £233K £237K £240K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

295,678

Population

62

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.

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366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WS4 WALSALL

What is the average house price in WS4 WALSALL?
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 WALSALL 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 is the population of WS4 WALSALL?
The population of WS4 (WALSALL) is approximately 295,678 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WS4 WALSALL?
There are 8 schools in or near WS4. 63% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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