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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 moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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
80
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
37.24(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+38%)
Vehicle crime
9.19(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.62(-24%)
Other theft
5.72(0%)
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

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rushall-Shelfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£330,000
Flats7£112,500
Semi-Detached63£217,000
Terraced41£210,000

10 years median price trend in Rushall-Shelfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushall-Shelfield.

All postcodes in Rushall-Shelfield

WS98ER

Westgate Park Industrial Estate

WS98BU

Rufford Way

WS41EU

King George Crescent

WS41LA

Friary Crescent

WS41RJ

Mill Road

WS41PX

Lichfield Road

WS98BX

Wharf Approach

WS41JS

Lime Grove

WS41AH

Breedon Way

WS41JB

Kings Road

WS41JQ

New Street

WS41LJ

Daw End

WS41BP

Meadow Brook

WS41NR

Maple Drive

WS41PT

The Drive

WS41DB

Lawley Close

WS41EJ

Stanley Road

WS41HW

Edinburgh Drive

WS41HY

Queens Road

WS41HZ

York Road

WS41PH

Lichfield Road

WS41EF

King George Crescent

WS41HA

Lichfield Road

WS41PD

Hawthorn Road

WS41QE

Schoolgate Close

WS41TE

Watermere

WS41AR

Birch Lane

WS41AY

Spring Close

WS41HB

Lichfield Road

WS41LN

Radley Road

WS41QR

Lichfield Road

WS41QZ

Chatsworth Crescent

WS41LR

Winterley Lane

WS41NN

Lichfield Road

WS41NU

Chestnut Drive

WS41QW

Parkstone Close

WS41TL

Brook Meadow Road

WS41EA

Lichfield Road

WS41HH

Barns Lane

WS41LB

Springfields

WS41LZ

Heath Bridge Close

WS41RL

Four Crosses Road

WS41TD

Swan Pool Grove

WS41EZ

Rischale Way

WS41GA

Cartbridge Lane South

WS41JU

Holme Way

WS41PQ

Lichfield Road

WS41QX

Balmoral Close

WS41RR

Green Lane

WS41LW

Longcroft

WS41PP

Somerfield Close

WS41QF

New Street

WS98EU

Bosty Lane

WS41QH

Springhill Close

WS41QJ

Springhill Close

WS41RW

Green Lane

WS41BH

Windsor Grove

WS41EG

King George Crescent

WS41HL

Linley Road

WS41JD

Kings Road

WS41NL

Pelsall Lane

WS41QU

Chatsworth Crescent

WS41XF

Mere View

WS41AG

Martley Road

WS41AQ

Defford Avenue

WS41PA

Sycamore Close

WS41TJ

Meadowlands Drive

WS41AF

Romsley Close

WS41JG

Dean Road

WS41JR

Daw End Lane

WS41LY

Woodrush Close

WS41RH

Mill Road

WS41SA

Lichfield Road

WS98BS

Westgate

WS98EX

Westgate

WS41AA

Broad Lane

WS41BB

Mob Lane

WS41DG

Bramcote Way

WS41ET

Redmires Close

WS41NS

Grange Crescent

WS41EY

Ivatt Close

WS41NT

Hawthorn Road

WS41QG

School Street

WS98BQ

Barns Lane

WS41ED

Lichfield Road

WS41HS

Edinburgh Drive

WS41NA

Pelsall Lane

WS41PB

Sycamore Road

WS41AN

Broad Way

WS41HR

Edinburgh Drive

WS41JX

Springfields

WS41JY

Abbots Close

WS98BT

Sherwood Walk

WS98EZ

Westgate

WS41AT

Spring Lane

WS41NE

Pelsall Lane

WS98EG

Lockside

WS41EH

King George Crescent

WS41HG

Barns Lane

WS41AX

Clarendon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.