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About

Pelsall ward lies on the northern edge of the Walsall borough, primarily consisting of the large village of Pelsall and its surrounding residential areas. The settlement is bordered by open countryside and the Wyrley and Essington Canal, which historically served the local mining industry. Housing is a mix of older terraced properties, interwar semis, and more modern developments, creating a settled community with local shopping parades serving daily needs.

The area is defined by its historical connection to coal, with the site of the former Pelsall Hall Colliery, scene of a significant 19th-century mining disaster, now forming part of the community's green space. The canal towpath and nearby green corridors like the Plantbrook Walk provide routes for recreation. Norton Bog, a designated Local Nature Reserve with wetland habitats, sits just to the east, offering a distinct natural feature within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Pelsall has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pelsall is £49,558 per year. There are 3 schools in Pelsall: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pelsall is home to around 11,375 people, with a population density of about 2,234.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pelsall Population
11,375
Population density
2,234.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.98(-23%)
Vehicle crime
11.96(+84%)
Shoplifting
9.41(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.86(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,625
93.4%
Indian
130
1.14%
Other White
106
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
80
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.68%
Total population: 11,376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,294
24.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,202
23.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,703
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,402
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,003
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 9,499

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,189
44.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,440
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
474
9.69%
Other social rented
457
9.34%
Social rents from council
239
4.89%
Total households: 4,892

Property prices in Pelsall

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £315K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Pelsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pelsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£330,000£306
Semi-Detached45£240,000£258
Terraced30£223,500£252
Flats9£115,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246,250£100,750£153,000£146,975
2017£250,000£102,500£159,500£142,000
2018£267,000£95,000£169,000£148,750
2019£290,000£118,500£173,500£165,000
2020£299,950£127,000£177,500£167,500
2021£297,500£125,500£190,000£180,000
2022£312,500£140,000£223,075£205,000
2023£339,000£142,500£227,250£197,500
2024£305,000£120,500£231,000£192,500
2025£315,000£125,000£240,000£220,000
2026£366,750£133,500£231,500£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£191£170£157
2017£213£160£180£164
2018£220£139£189£180
2019£241£178£193£175
2020£260£191£197£206
2021£277£183£216£202
2022£292£194£245£236
2023£295£208£255£229
2024£306£190£267£245
2025£303£183£261£251
2026£310£237£250£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pelsall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Walsall district.

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,336
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Pelsall ward.

Local councillors

Graham Eardley

Pelsall - Elected 11 Sept 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Pelsall

Is Pelsall safe?

Pelsall records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pelsall?

The median sale price in Pelsall is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pelsall?

Pelsall has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pelsall?

Pelsall scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pelsall sits around rank 18,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pelsall?

The average household income in Pelsall is around £49,558 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pelsall?

Pelsall is represented by 1 elected councillor: Graham Eardley (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Pelsall

WS34EY

St Davids Close

WS34AB

Wolverhampton Road

WS34AJ

Clockmill Road

WS34DG

Avon Crescent

WS34LZ

Old Town Lane

WS34AR

Thatchwood Close

WS34EF

Heathside Drive

WS34HQ

Oakfield Drive

WS34QL

Commonside

WS34PZ

Priam Grove

WS34DN

Brewers Drive

WS35DF

Silver's Close

WS34BZ

Cross Street

WS34DD

Walsall Road

WS34QX

Larks Mill

WS34DY

Copse Crescent

WS34ED

The Chartway

WS34NT

Norton Road

WS34QH

Foundry Lane

WS34DH

Saredon Close

WS35BP

Foxglove Close

WS34HE

Lothians Road

WS35BL

Abbey Drive

WS35DL

Plant Way

WS34HZ

St Nicholas Close

WS34QT

Heron Mill

WS34JT

Tor Way

WS34QN

Church Road

WS34PU

Fairburn Crescent

WS34BS

Bush Grove

WS35BY

Swallows Close

WS34DA

Walsall Road

WS41DN

Field Lane

WS34JA

St Josephs Close

WS34LX

High Street

WS34DL

Brewers Drive

WS34JU

Braeside Way

WS34DE

Tame Drive

WS41DX

Field Close

WS34LW

Chapel Street

WS34EZ

St Johns Road

WS34ND

Norbury Avenue

WS35BS

Moatside Close

WS34LP

Haywards Close

WS34EE

Copse Crescent

WS34PX

Excelsior Grove

WS34JN

Hall Lane

WS34LD

Laburnum Close

WS35BB

Charles Crescent

WS34EL

Armside Close

WS34QZ

Farriers Mill

WS34LE

Goscote Road

WS34NE

Norbury Avenue

WS34HR

Gilpin Crescent

WS34BH

Victoria Road

WS35EX

Barn Owl Drive

WS34JS

Allens Lane

WS34BX

Victor Street

WS34BQ

Station Road

WS34EA

Shireview Road

WS34LF

Allens Lane

WS35DS

Forge Road

WS34AE

Wolverhampton Road

WS34NF

St Margarets Road

WS34HG

Dovedale Avenue

WS34NW

Windrush Close

WS34QP

Wilkes Close

WS34JP

Allens Lane

WS34HS

Fairfield Drive

WS34DX

Stackhouse Drive

WS35DW

Oak Road

WS41DQ

Field Lane

WS34NX

Norton Road

WS41DH

Westway

WS34NQ

Garden Crescent

WS34LG

Brewers Terrace

WS35AZ

Nest Common

WS34BB

Station Road

WS34AN

Clockmill Avenue

WS34LJ

Windrush Close

WS35BG

Coleridge Close

WS35BW

Moat Farm Way

WS41DJ

Westway

WS34HH

Lichfield Road

WS35EZ

Wood Common Grange

WS35DP

Woodlands Crescent

WS34HF

Lothians Road

WS35DE

Huddocks View

WS35DB

Trevor Road

WS34AG

Shortlands Lane

WS34HA

St Johns Road

WS35AA

Wood Lane

WS34AH

Clockmill Road

WS35BE

Carrick Close

WS34AD

Wolverhampton Road

WS34BP

Walsall Road

WS34QW

Church Road

WS34AY

Norton Road

WS35DQ

Leyland Croft

WS34HD

Lothians Road