Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Walsall: a school rated Good within a short walk, Bescot Stadium Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS5 4PQ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 63 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Joseph Leckie Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
20crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 17.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 GP, 2 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Bescot Stadium Rail Station0.4 mi
20 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.09 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 23.1 ha total
- largest park 6.6 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.3 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative, Iceland, Farmfoods, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Fullbrook Food — 0.3 mi
In Walsall, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Walsall, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS5 4PQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS5.
Average sold price by property type across the WS5 district, 2021–2026.
About WS5 4PQ
WS5 4PQ scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Fullbrook Food 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS5 4PQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,599 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 5/10).
There are 63 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Joseph Leckie Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALSALL DIABETES CENTRE (MANOR HOSPITAL), 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
