Postcode report
Is WS5 4NX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WS5 4NX: area rating, property, schools and local change
WS5 4NX is a postcode in Great Barr with Yew Tree, Sandwell, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WS5 4NX, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WS5 4NX are housing and schools and education, 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 WS5 4NX is based on Walsall 037 Census 2021. It covers 6,440 residents, 3,162 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 20% 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 WS5 4NX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WS5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WS5 4NX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WS5 4NX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WS5 4NX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 WS5 4NX
Is WS5 4NX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% 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 WS5 4NX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WS5 4NX?
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 WS5 4NX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WS5 4NX?
LocaleIQ matched WS5 4NX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WS5 4NX?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WS5 4NX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.