Postcode report
WS4 2AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WS4 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS4 2AA is a postcode in St Matthew's, Walsall, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS4 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS4 2AA are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WS4 2AA is based on Walsall 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,900 residents, 1,964 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WS4 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 23 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS4 2AA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS4 2AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS4 2AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WS4 2AA
Is WS4 2AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WS4 2AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS4 2AA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WS4 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WS4 2AA?
LocaleIQ matched WS4 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS4 2AA?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 23 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS4 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.