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About

Rushall-Shelfield is a residential ward in the northern part of the Walsall borough. It encompasses the distinct communities of Rushall and Shelfield, along with areas like Harden and parts of Daw End. The landscape includes suburban streets, the Rushall Canal, and green spaces like Harden Park. The ward is bordered by the larger towns of Aldridge and Brownhills, with the M6 motorway running along its western edge.

The area features Rushall's historic parish church and the Rushall Olympic Football Club ground. Local amenities are centred along the Lichfield Road corridor. A notable feature is the extensive Daw End Branch Canal, which forms part of the wider Walsall Canal network and supports local walking and cycling routes. The ward is primarily composed of housing estates and has several schools serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Rushall-Shelfield has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rushall-Shelfield is £46,146 per year. There are 5 schools in Rushall-Shelfield: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rushall-Shelfield is home to around 12,406 people, with a population density of about 2,253.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rushall-Shelfield Population
12,406
Population density
2,253.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.97(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(+50%)
Vehicle crime
9.91(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.9(-27%)
Other theft
6.29(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,280
82.83%
Indian
610
4.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
214
1.72%
African
213
1.72%
Caribbean
209
1.68%
Total population: 12,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,483
24.81%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,321
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,769
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,386
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,184
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 10,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,718
33.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,692
32.63%
Other social rented
676
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
10.8%
Social rents from council
388
7.48%
Total households: 5,186

Property prices in Rushall-Shelfield

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £254K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£292,500£276
Semi-Detached57£217,500£260
Terraced43£210,000£231
Flats12£110,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushall-Shelfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£63,750£148,000£130,000
2017£227,500£81,750£150,000£131,000
2018£250,000£95,000£160,500£137,000
2019£246,500£83,500£155,500£139,065
2020£255,500£90,000£165,000£152,000
2021£280,000£80,000£189,950£168,500
2022£287,500£117,500£201,000£176,500
2023£307,500£80,000£210,000£186,000
2024£290,000£87,500£210,000£195,000
2025£300,000£112,250£218,250£206,750
2026£297,500£108,000£220,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£89£169£172
2017£202£123£164£161
2018£222£125£191£158
2019£225£130£182£161
2020£238£121£202£177
2021£252£143£224£194
2022£276£167£229£220
2023£267£154£242£229
2024£279£134£242£224
2025£287£169£256£223
2026£246£162£257£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushall-Shelfield 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 Rushall-Shelfield ward.

Local councillors

Jade Elizabeth Chapman

Rushall-Shelfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Rushall-Shelfield

Is Rushall-Shelfield safe?

Rushall-Shelfield records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rushall-Shelfield?

The median sale price in Rushall-Shelfield is £215,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rushall-Shelfield?

Rushall-Shelfield has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rushall-Shelfield?

Rushall-Shelfield scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rushall-Shelfield sits around rank 12,498 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 Rushall-Shelfield?

The average household income in Rushall-Shelfield is around £46,146 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rushall-Shelfield?

Rushall-Shelfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jade Elizabeth Chapman (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Rushall-Shelfield

WS41DD

Millfield Avenue

WS41QY

Windsor Way

WS41HY

Queens Road

WS41ER

Station Road

WS41QD

New Street

WS41RW

Green Lane

WS41RQ

Oak Road

WS41EB

Lichfield Road

WS41TA

Watermeadow Drive

WS41XA

Briarbeck

WS41AU

Harrison Road

WS41DS

Summer Lane

WS41TQ

Gladeside Close

WS41PS

Lichfield Road

WS41AB

Bevan Close

WS41PQ

Lichfield Road

WS41NN

Lichfield Road

WS41JJ

Kings Road

WS41RG

Yew Tree Road

WS41AQ

Defford Avenue

WS98BX

Wharf Approach

WS41AD

Broad Lane

WS41PX

Lichfield Road

WS41NR

Maple Drive

WS41RT

Greenfields Road

WS41PH

Lichfield Road

WS41EG

King George Crescent

WS41ES

Station Road

WS41LL

Rosedene Close

WS41DR

Church Way

WS41HG

Barns Lane

WS41BB

Mob Lane

WS41EQ

King George Place

WS41RY

Fern Close

WS41RH

Mill Road

WS41LR

Winterley Lane

WS41PW

Lichfield Road

WS98BQ

Barns Lane

WS41EP

Station Road

WS41XE

Sedgemere Grove

WS41RU

Chatsworth Crescent

WS98BZ

Lockside

WS98BN

Stubbers Green Road

WS41HR

Edinburgh Drive

WS41BT

Mill Road

WS41AT

Spring Lane

WS41TL

Brook Meadow Road

WS41AW

Broad Way

WS41HX

Kings Road

WS41LT

Limehurst Road

WS41HS

Edinburgh Drive

WS41HB

Lichfield Road

WS41PJ

Lichfield Road

WS41XD

Fenbourne Close

WS41TD

Swan Pool Grove

WS41SW

Scholars Walk

WS41LS

Winterley Lane

WS41NA

Pelsall Lane

WS41BP

Meadow Brook

WS41EL

Stanley Place

WS41HJ

Barns Lane

WS98BU

Rufford Way

WS41RR

Green Lane

WS41EX

Stanier Close

WS98BT

Sherwood Walk

WS41DE

Lodge Road

WS41AS

Birch Lane

WS41ED

Lichfield Road

WS41LG

Park Road

WS41PR

Four Crosses Road

WS41QN

Spring Road

WS41RS

Greenfields Road

WS41AA

Broad Lane

WS41JF

Bickley Road

WS41LZ

Heath Bridge Close

WS41NL

Pelsall Lane

WS41AH

Breedon Way

WS41HP

Queens Road

WS41AP

Broad Lane

WS41QX

Balmoral Close

WS41QR

Lichfield Road

WS41DA

Jockey Fields

WS41AG

Martley Road

WS41GA

Cartbridge Lane South

WS41QT

Chatsworth Crescent

WS41BD

Ashton Drive

WS41AZ

Spring Lane

WS41EW

Rough Brook Road

WS41BU

Mill Road

WS41QH

Springhill Close

WS41BY

Leighs Close

WS41JW

Daw End Lane

WS41HE

Barns Lane

WS41JH

Rowley Place

WS41TE

Watermere

WS41HT

Countess Drive

WS41HD

Pool View

WS41PL

Coal Heath Lane

WS41LE

Floyds Lane

WS41RF

Bridge Road