Walsall WS4 area guide
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Is Walsall WS4 a good place to live?
In Walsall (WS4), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £227,100 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 45% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£227,100
Population
20,808
Recorded crime
329.4
Schools
8
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Walsall WS4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS4 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (345 of 8,377) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.
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 sold price in WS4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (66 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WS4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 117/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 8,802
Owned 68% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WS4.
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Walsall WS4: frequently asked questions
Is Walsall WS4 a good place to live?
In Walsall (WS4), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £227,100 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Walsall WS4?
Recorded crime in Walsall WS4 runs at 329.4 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Walsall WS4 safe?
Crime in Walsall WS4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Walsall WS4 runs at 329.4 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Walsall WS4?
Homes in Walsall WS4 sell for around £227,100 on average, based on 225 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Walsall WS4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS4 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (345 of 8,377) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 188 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Walsall WS4?
There are 8 schools in Walsall WS4 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Walsall WS4 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Walsall WS4, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Walsall WS4 a deprived area?
Walsall WS4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).