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About

Walsall is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, located northwest of Birmingham. It covers an area of approximately 103 square kilometers and includes urban, suburban, and rural areas. The district is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in leatherworking and manufacturing. Walsall town center serves as the main hub, with markets, shopping areas, and cultural venues like the New Art Gallery.

The area features a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and commercial developments. Key landmarks include Barr Beacon, one of the highest points in the region, and the Walsall Arboretum. Public transport links connect Walsall to Birmingham and other parts of the West Midlands, making it accessible for commuters. The district also has a range of schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities serving its population.

Area overview

On average Walsall has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walsall is £38,480 per year. There are 132 schools in Walsall: 86 primary (9 Outstanding and 62 Good) and 18 secondary (2 Outstanding and 12 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsall Population
284,124
Population density
2,733.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191,529
67.41%
Indian
22,726
8%
Pakistani
19,739
6.95%
Other White
9,549
3.36%
African
6,439
2.27%
Total population: 284,126

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36,296
32.34%
Owns with a mortgage
30,293
26.99%
Other social rented
17,335
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
16,323
14.54%
Social rents from council
9,241
8.23%
Total households: 112,226

Property prices in Walsall

Based on 2,319 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 in Walsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £1,385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsall 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 Walsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached488£347,125
Flats236£119,500
Semi-Detached960£230,000
Terraced635£185,000

10 years median price trend in Walsall

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

All wards in Walsall

Aldridge Central and South

Aldridge North and Walsall Wood

Bentley and Darlaston North

Birchills Leamore

Blakenall

Bloxwich East

Bloxwich West

Brownhills

Darlaston South

Paddock

Palfrey

Pelsall

Pheasey Park Farm

Pleck

Rushall-Shelfield

Short Heath

St Matthew's

Streetly

Willenhall North

Willenhall South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.