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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Pelsall Population

11,375

Population density

2,234.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,625

93.4%

Indian

130

1.14%

Other White

106

0.93%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.7%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.68%

Total population: 11,376

Economics

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

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)136

Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £320K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Pelsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	40	£336,000	£306	£233,250	£290,000	£421,250	£500,500
Semi-Detached	50	£241,000	£258	£195,000	£220,000	£280,750	£342,950
Terraced	35	£225,000	£252	£154,900	£195,000	£272,500	£347,100
Flats	11	£115,000	£233	£82,500	£107,000	£133,500	£136,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelsall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£381,000	£130,000	£240,000	£293,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelsall.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelsall

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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