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Rushall-Shelfield

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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

WS41EW

Rough Brook Road

WS41NP

Lichfield Road

WS41RP

Fairway

WS41TB

Stream Meadow

WS41PZ

Lichfield Road

WS41BJ

Old Mill Gardens

WS41HE

Barns Lane

WS41NH

Burton Avenue

WS98BL

Stubbers Green Road

WS41BQ

Coronation Road

WS41BZ

Leighs Road

WS41EQ

King George Place

WS41HQ

Barns Lane

WS41NY

Deepwood Close

WS41PG

Meadow Close

WS41AE

Radford Drive

WS41DP

Church Way

WS41GB

Griffins Crescent

WS41XB

The Parkway

WS41XD

Fenbourne Close

WS41EE

Lichfield Road

WS41LS

Winterley Lane

WS41RA

Holmbridge Grove

WS41RG

Yew Tree Road

WS41BT

Mill Road

WS41HX

Kings Road

WS41JZ

Friary Crescent

WS41RB

Blenheim Close

WS41BF

Foundry Gardens

WS41ES

Station Road

WS41PS

Lichfield Road

WS41RQ

Oak Road

WS41RS

Greenfields Road

WS41HP

Queens Road

WS41PL

Coal Heath Lane

WS41PR

Four Crosses Road

WS98BZ

Lockside

WS98FS

Kingsway South

WS41AD

Broad Lane

WS41AZ

Spring Lane

WS41DE

Lodge Road

WS41GD

Penmire Grove

WS41TA

Watermeadow Drive

WS41XE

Sedgemere Grove

Data Sources

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