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About

Shelfield is a residential area located in the northeastern part of Walsall, West Midlands. It is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents. Shelfield is well-connected to Walsall town centre and nearby areas via road links and public transport.

The area features open green spaces like Shelfield Park, providing recreational opportunities for residents. Shelfield Academy serves as the local secondary school, while several primary schools are also nearby. The community has a quiet, suburban feel, with easy access to larger retail and leisure facilities in Walsall. The M6 motorway is within a short drive, offering connections to Birmingham and beyond.

Area overview

On average Shelfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 of residents in Shelfield is £40,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Shelfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
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

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

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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached25£225,000
Terraced14£206,750

10 years median price trend in Shelfield

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

All postcodes in Shelfield

WS41DP

Church Way

WS41XB

Beckfield Close

WS41XD

Fenbourne Close

WS41BF

Foundry Gardens

WS41PL

Coalheath Lane

WS41PR

Four Crosses Road

WS41PS

Lichfield Road

WS41RQ

Oak Road

WS41RS

Greenfields Road

WS41AD

Broad Lane

WS41AZ

Autumn Drive

WS41TA

Stream Meadow

WS41XE

Lichfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.