Postcode WS9 8BN is located in a major urban area, within the Rushall-Shelfield ward of Walsall in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushall area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rushall is £45,844 per year. The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rushall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Rushall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rushall is £45,844 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS9 8BN.
Rushall near WS9 8BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsall located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Rushall-Shelfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £332,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £217,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushall-Shelfield
In the WS9 8BN postcode area, located within Rushall, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS9 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Hereford Close, Walsall, WS9 8HX | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Walsall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.