About WS1 4AB
WS1 4AB scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Walsall Food Warehouse about 7 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS1 4AB is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,544 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Cherry Tree School, within a short walk.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AMBAR MEDICAL CENTRE, about 7 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is WALSALL DIABETES CENTRE (MANOR HOSPITAL), 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WS1 4AB. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 37 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 55 dB Lden).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 20.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Palfrey Park, within a short walk.
There are 29 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Midcounties Co-operative, Farmfoods, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Iceland Walsall Food Warehouse, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.8 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WS1 4AB on NestScope.