Postcode sector · WS12 4

Walsall WS12 4 area guide

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Is Walsall WS12 4 a good place to live?

In Walsall (WS12 4), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £233,286 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£233,286
from 335 sales
Population
30,636
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
172.6
per 1,000 · -35% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Walsall WS12 4

Walsall WS12 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,555 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in WS12 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (61 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in WS12 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 61/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 13,013

Owned 69% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WS12 4.

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Walsall WS12 4: frequently asked questions

Is Walsall WS12 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Walsall WS12 4?

Recorded crime in Walsall WS12 4 runs at 172.6 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Walsall WS12 4 safe?

Crime in Walsall WS12 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Walsall WS12 4 runs at 172.6 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Walsall WS12 4?

Homes in Walsall WS12 4 sell for around £233,286 on average, based on 335 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Walsall WS12 4 at risk of flooding?

Walsall WS12 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,555 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Walsall WS12 4?

There are 7 schools in Walsall WS12 4 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Walsall WS12 4 a deprived area?

Walsall WS12 4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).