WS5 Postcode District
WS5 is one of 8 Postcode Districts for the Walsall Post town in West Midlands
The WS5 postcode district is located in the WS Walsall postal area, WS5 has a population of 22,231 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.05 square miles (7.89 square kilometres or 1,948.91 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WS5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WS5
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District overview
In the WS5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Walsall in the county of West Midlands. The post town associated with this area is also Walsall.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WS5 3, covers Walsall in West Midlands.
The sector WS5 4, covers Walsall in West Midlands.
The post town for this district is WALSALL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Walsall District (B) (251 postal codes), and finally, the Sandwell District (B) area (126 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 1.69 | NW |
| Wednesbury | 2.95 | WSW |
| Aldridge | 3.01 | NNE |
| Darlaston | 3.36 | W |
| West Bromwich | 3.77 | SSW |
| Bloxwich | 3.98 | NNW |
| Tipton | 4.07 | WSW |
| Willenhall | 4.37 | WNW |
| Oldbury | 5.08 | SSW |
| Bilston | 5.30 | W |
| Smethwick | 5.38 | S |
| Brownhills | 5.44 | N |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 5.51 | E |
| Coseley | 5.91 | WSW |
| Birmingham | 6.50 | SSE |
| Dudley | 6.77 | SW |
| Rowley Regis | 6.96 | SSW |
| Sedgley | 7.33 | WSW |
| Blackheath | 7.38 | SSW |
| Wolverhampton | 7.53 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 378
Street list for WS5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WEST BROMWICH ROAD A4031 | 241 |
| BIRMINGHAM ROAD A34 | 124 |
| WALSTEAD ROAD WEST | 86 |
| WOOD END ROAD | 71 |
| LARCHWOOD ROAD | 67 |
| BROCKHURST PLACE | 63 |
| MIDDLETON CLOSE | 53 |
| PATTISON STREET | 51 |
| THORNCROFT WAY | 47 |
| DELVES CRESCENT | 43 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1449 |
| Vehicle crime | 294 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 240 |
| Burglary | 167 |
| Other theft | 150 |
| Public order | 149 |
| Other crime | 91 |
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Drugs | 58 |
| Possession of weapons | 56 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISKEARD ROAD | WALSALL | 14 | WS5 3EY | View map | |
| REDWOOD ROAD | WALSALL | 12 | WS5 4LB | View map | |
| WALSTEAD ROAD | WALSALL | 6 | WS5 4LZ | View map | |
| WEST BROMWICH ROAD | WALSALL | 6 | WS5 4NS | View map |
Schools in the district
Park Hall Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Hall Road , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 3HF
Headteacher: Mrs B E Westwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Park Hall Infant Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Hall Road , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 3HF
Headteacher: Mrs Gerry Healy (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Park Hall Junior Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Hall Road , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 3HF
Headteacher: Mrs Gerry Healy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yew Tree Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 4DX
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Barry (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Fullbrook Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
West Bromwich Road , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 4NN
Headteacher: Mrs Andrina Flinders (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Joseph Leckie Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Walstead Road West , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 4PG
Headteacher: Mr James Ludlow (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Delves Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Botany Road , Delves , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 4PU
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Arnold (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Delves Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bell Lane , Delves , Walsall
Postcode: WS5 4PU
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Arnold (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 24 MAPLE DRIVE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS5 4JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yew Tree Surgery | REDWOOD ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS5 4LB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Hall Opticians (walsall) | 15 LISKEARD ROAD, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS5 3EY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £428,887 | 66 | £423,348 | 70 | £466,703 | 72 | £417,286 | 87 |
| Semi-detached | £255,204 | 76 | £275,990 | 99 | £254,517 | 78 | £266,729 | 82 |
| Terraced | £228,829 | 38 | £227,961 | 36 | £209,113 | 31 | £247,281 | 32 |
| Flats | £145,919 | 13 | £120,682 | 11 | £124,545 | 11 | £139,519 | 13 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.89
Average Driving Distance: 2.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 378
M6 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.52
Average Driving Distance: 2.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 378
M6 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.94
Average Driving Distance: 3.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 378
M5 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.05
Average Driving Distance: 5.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 377
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WS5 3 | Walsall Delivery Office |
| WS5 4 | Walsall Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | S | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| W | S | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The WS5 postal code covers the settlement of WALSALL.
The WS5 Postcode shares a border with WS1 (WALSALL), WS10 (WEDNESBURY, Darlaston, Moxley), B43 (BIRMINGHAM, Great Barr) and WS4 (WALSALL, Rushall, Shelfield).
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