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About

Shelfield is a residential suburb situated in the northeast of Walsall. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including both private estates and local authority-built homes. It is primarily a quiet, residential community with several local schools and parks serving the neighbourhood.

The area is notable for its proximity to the large Barr Beacon open space, which offers extensive views across the West Midlands. Shelfield also contains the Park Lime Pits local nature reserve, a series of former limestone quarries now reclaimed by woodland and wetland, providing a distinct natural feature within the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Shelfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shelfield is £46,406 per year. There are 4 schools in Shelfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shelfield is home to around 5,983 people, with a population density of about 3,754.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shelfield Population
5,983
Population density
3,754.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.07(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(-4%)
Shoplifting
5.68(-35%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.68(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,990
83.42%
Indian
379
6.34%
Caribbean
104
1.74%
Other
91
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
76
1.27%
Total population: 5,982

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,185
24.17%
No qualifications
1,180
24.07%
Level 3 (A level)
797
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
688
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
12.52%
Total 16+ residents: 4,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
917
37.55%
Owns with a mortgage
792
32.43%
Other social rented
260
10.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
10.2%
Social rents from council
157
6.43%
Total households: 2,442

Property prices in Shelfield

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in 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 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 Shelfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£332,500
Flats5£112,500
Semi-Detached23£225,000
Terraced16£211,750

10 years median price trend in Shelfield

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

All postcodes in Shelfield

WS41BW

Broad Way

WS41TH

Woodhaven

WS41AL

Newland Close

WS41PY

Lichfield Road

WS41BD

Ashton Drive

WS41BS

Mill Road

WS41RT

Greenfields Road

WS41TG

Broadheath Drive

WS41DN

Field Lane

WS41BX

Leighs Road

WS41AB

Bevan Close

WS41AP

Broad Lane

WS41QP

Wilsford Close

WS41BN

Radford Drive

WS41PF

Highfield Avenue

WS41PN

Lichfield Road

WS41DU

Autumn Close

WS41DR

Church Way

WS41DW

Field Lane

WS41PJ

Lichfield Road

WS41XG

Beckfield Close

WS41BA

Coronation Road

WS41RY

Fern Close

WS41PW

Lichfield Road

WS41RF

Bridge Road

WS41AU

Harrison Road

WS41RN

Green Lane

WS41XQ

Willowside

WS41AJ

Defford Avenue

WS41BE

Coronation Road

WS41XA

Briarbeck

WS41DA

Jockey Fields

WS41DS

Summer Lane

WS41DT

Autumn Drive

WS41PU

Lichfield Road

WS41TQ

Gladeside Close

WS41NJ

Westminster Road

WS41QL

Springhill Close

WS41RE

Bridge Road

WS41BY

Leighs Close

WS41AS

Birch Lane

WS41NQ

Pelsall Lane

WS41AW

Broad Way

WS41NF

Pelsall Lane

WS41NZ

Little Orchard Close

WS41NG

Pelsall Lane

WS41RD

Willows Road

WS41RJ

Mill Road

WS41DL

Westway

WS41PX

Lichfield Road

WS41AH

Breedon Way

WS41BP

Meadow Brook

WS41NR

Maple Drive

WS41PT

The Drive

WS41PD

Hawthorn Road

WS41TE

Watermere

WS41AR

Birch Lane

WS41AY

Spring Close

WS41QR

Lichfield Road

WS41NU

Chestnut Drive

WS41QW

Parkstone Close

WS41TL

Brook Meadow Road

WS41BG

Coronation Road

WS41LZ

Heath Bridge Close

WS41RL

Four Crosses Road

WS41TD

Swan Pool Grove

WS41PQ

Lichfield Road

WS41RR

Green Lane

WS41PP

Somerfield Close

WS41QH

Springhill Close

WS41QJ

Springhill Close

WS41RW

Green Lane

WS41BH

Windsor Grove

WS41XF

Mere View

WS41AG

Martley Road

WS41AQ

Defford Avenue

WS41PA

Sycamore Close

WS41TJ

Meadowlands Drive

WS41AF

Romsley Close

WS41RH

Mill Road

WS41AA

Broad Lane

WS41BB

Mob Lane

WS41NS

Grange Crescent

WS41NT

Hawthorn Road

WS41PB

Sycamore Road

WS41AN

Broad Way

WS41AT

Spring Lane

WS41NE

Pelsall Lane

WS41AX

Clarendon Road

WS41NP

Lichfield Road

WS41RP

Fairway

WS41TB

Stream Meadow

WS41BJ

Old Mill Gardens

WS41BQ

Coronation Road

WS41NY

Deepwood Close

WS41PG

Meadow Close

WS41AE

Radford Drive

WS41DP

Church Way

WS41XB

The Parkway

WS41XD

Fenbourne Close

Data Sources

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