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Walsall WS5 4 area guide

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Is Walsall WS5 4 a good place to live?

In Walsall (WS5 4), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,739 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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
£241,739
from 100 sales
Population
18,428
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
319.8
per 1,000 · +20% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Walsall WS5 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS5 4 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (15 of 5,012) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 average (mean) sold price in WS5 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 WS5 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 67/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 36
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 37%
Households: 6,794

Owned 51% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WS5 4.

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Walsall WS5 4: frequently asked questions

Is Walsall WS5 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Walsall WS5 4?

Recorded crime in Walsall WS5 4 runs at 319.8 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Walsall WS5 4 safe?

Crime in Walsall WS5 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Walsall WS5 4 runs at 319.8 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Walsall WS5 4?

Homes in Walsall WS5 4 sell for around £241,739 on average, based on 100 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Walsall WS5 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Walsall WS5 4 is rated high. Around 0.3% of properties (15 of 5,012) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Walsall WS5 4?

There are 5 schools in Walsall WS5 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Walsall WS5 4 a deprived area?

Walsall WS5 4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).