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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

WS41RA

Holmbridge Grove

WS41RG

Yew Tree Road

WS41BT

Mill Road

WS41BF

Foundry Gardens

WS41PS

Lichfield Road

WS41RQ

Oak Road

WS41RS

Greenfields Road

WS41PL

Coal Heath Lane

WS41PR

Four Crosses Road

WS41AD

Broad Lane

WS41AZ

Spring Lane

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.