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WS5 4 area guide

Who lives in WS5 4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Sandwell
Region
West Midlands
Population
19,202 (2024)
At a glance

What WS5 4 is like

The WS5 4 postcode sector in Sandwell covers 197 live postcodes and is home to about 19,202 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 51.2% of households own their home, 22% rent privately and 26% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 51.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WS5 4 sold for a median of £242,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WS5 4 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.8/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
9/ 10

Higher than most — 62.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£242,000

Median over 60 sales in WS5 4, +10% on the year before.

TransportMore
5.0/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
88%

of 8 rated schools in WS5 4 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£45,876

Average a year, before tax — higher than 30% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    62.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    26% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in WS5 4 is up 10% on the year before.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in WS5 4 are 104% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WS5 4 FAQs

01
Is WS5 4 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 62.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 88% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10 (good).
02
How much does a house cost in WS5 4?

The median sale price over the last year was £242,000.

Homes in WS5 4 sold for a median of £242,000 across 60 sales in the year to August 2026, +10% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WS5 4 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 62.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around WS5 4, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.
04
Who lives in WS5 4?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 7.7% of residents. 51.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (45.5%).
05
Which council covers WS5 4?

WS5 4 is in Sandwell.

WS5 4 is in Sandwell, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WS5 4?

Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 5.0 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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