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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

All postcodesin Rushall-Shelfield

WS41DG

Bramcote Way

WS41HW

Edinburgh Drive

WS41PG

Meadow Close

WS41JN

Limescroft Close

WS41BW

Broad Way

WS41JY

Abbots Close

WS41LQ

Old Well Close

WS41PY

Lichfield Road

WS41SF

Ladypool Close

WS41EJ

Stanley Road

WS41XB

The Parkway

WS41PU

Lichfield Road

WS41RE

Bridge Road

WS41RN

Green Lane

WS41DT

Autumn Drive

WS41HH

Barns Lane

WS41LH

Daw End

WS41NT

Hawthorn Road

WS41JA

Earls Road

WS41SB

Cartbridge Lane

WS41LJ

Daw End

WS41LX

Park Road

WS98EZ

Westgate

WS41PE

Woodbridge Close

WS41EF

King George Crescent

WS41XF

Mere View

WS41AY

Spring Close

WS41JB

Kings Road

WS41JU

Holme Way

WS41RB

Blenheim Close

WS41AJ

Defford Avenue

WS41PN

Lichfield Road

WS41BZ

Leighs Road

WS41AE

Radford Drive

WS41HA

Lichfield Road

WS41AF

Romsley Close

WS98BL

Stubbers Green Road

WS41NW

New Street

WS41TH

Woodhaven

WS41AR

Birch Lane

WS41BH

Windsor Grove

WS41QU

Chatsworth Crescent

WS41EZ

Rischale Way

WS41BA

Coronation Road

WS41QW

Parkstone Close

WS41LD

Daw End Lane

WS41LB

Springfields

WS41PP

Somerfield Close

WS41DP

Church Way

WS41EE

Lichfield Road

WS41QP

Wilsford Close

WS41LY

Woodrush Close

WS41BS

Mill Road

WS41RJ

Mill Road

WS41RD

Willows Road

WS41XQ

Willowside

WS41GB

Griffins Crescent

WS41NH

Burton Avenue

WS41GD

Penmire Grove

WS41PT

The Drive

WS41HL

Linley Road

WS98DG

Westgate

WS41QL

Springhill Close

WS41NZ

Little Orchard Close

WS98EN

Westgate

WS41BN

Radford Drive

WS41LP

Winterley Lane

WS41QF

New Street

WS41BQ

Coronation Road

WS98EQ

Lockside

WS41TB

Stream Meadow

WS41QQ

Spring Road

WS41NP

Lichfield Road

WS41DF

Mill Road

WS41EH

King George Crescent

WS41LN

Radley Road

WS41HN

Barns Lane

WS41NS

Grange Crescent

WS98EU

Bosty Lane

WS41PB

Sycamore Road

WS41LW

Longcroft

WS41QE

Schoolgate Close

WS41JE

Bickley Road

WS41HQ

Barns Lane

WS41JQ

New Street

WS41AX

Clarendon Road

WS41JX

Springfields

WS41QS

Welbeck Drive

WS41LF

Floyds Lane

WS41NU

Chestnut Drive

WS98ER

Westgate Park Industrial Estate

WS41NQ

Pelsall Lane

WS41TG

Broadheath Drive

WS41QZ

Chatsworth Crescent

WS41XG

Beckfield Close

WS41BE

Coronation Road

WS41HU

Kings Road

WS41LA

Friary Crescent

WS41SA

Lichfield Road

WS41AL

Newland Close