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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£246
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £258K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £246 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
Detached23£310,000£276
Semi-Detached64£217,250£258
Terraced42£210,000£230
Flats15£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£219,250£206,750
2026£330,000£100,250£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

WS41EN

Lichfield Road

WS41QA

Lichfield Road

WS41RP

Fairway

WS41NF

Pelsall Lane

WS41PZ

Lichfield Road

WS98FS

Kingsway South

WS41TJ

Meadowlands Drive

WS41JR

Daw End Lane

WS41LU

Orchard Close

WS41AN

Broad Way

WS41NE

Pelsall Lane

WS41EU

King George Crescent

WS41JD

Kings Road

WS41PD

Hawthorn Road

WS98FN

Westgate

WS41NG

Pelsall Lane

WS41HF

Barns Lane

WS41EA

Lichfield Road

WS41TF

Streamside Way

WS41DB

Lawley Close

WS98DJ

Westgate

WS41PF

Highfield Avenue

WS41NJ

Westminster Road

WS41JZ

Friary Crescent

WS41BF

Foundry Gardens

WS41ET

Redmires Close

WS41PA

Sycamore Close

WS41EY

Ivatt Close

WS41NY

Deepwood Close

WS41HZ

York Road

WS98EX

Westgate

WS41RL

Four Crosses Road

WS41JP

Daw End Lane

WS41QJ

Springhill Close

WS98BS

Westgate

WS41RA

Holmbridge Grove

WS41DU

Autumn Close

WS98EG

Lockside

WS41QG

School Street

WS41BX

Leighs Road

WS41JG

Dean Road

WS41BJ

Old Mill Gardens

WS41JT

Springfields

WS41JS

Lime Grove