WS4 in Walsall has demonstrated modest price appreciation at 5.0% CAGR over five years, while rental growth has outpaced capital growth at 6.4% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor yield potential than long-term appreciation. The trajectory score of 46.4/100 places the district in the average band at the 29th percentile nationally, indicating below-median growth prospects relative to UK postcode districts. Population growth of 0.8% over five years reflects limited demographic expansion. The pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-stage characteristics without established regeneration momentum. These metrics suggest WS4 represents a relatively stable, lower-growth market where rental returns currently offer more tangible near-term value than capital gains expectations.
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- 1Property prices up 3.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Walsall · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Walsall (WS4) common questions
Is Walsall up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Walsall (WS4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 74% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Walsall safe?
Walsall has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Walsall?
The average property price in Walsall (WS4) is £224k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Walsall?
The median monthly rent in Walsall (WS4) is £885 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Walsall?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Walsall (WS3), Walsall (WS1), Walsall (WS9), Walsall (WS2), Walsall (WS5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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