Town Pop. 10,437

Living in Pelsall: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pelsall is 68/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the WS3 postcode district. Against the wider WS3 district average of 62/100, that is 6 points above. Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the WS3 district's 86/100. For the surrounding area, see WS3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 298 crimes

↓ 14% below national average

Vehicle crime 125 crimes

↑ 150% above national average

Shoplifting 95 crimes

↑ 17% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 65 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes

↓ 63% below national average

other 212 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 B4154 105 crimes
2 High Street 36 crimes
3 Leyland Croft 34 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³

Green Space 48

Parks Ample 24

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

9 schools in area · 48 within 4km

9Good

Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Pelsall Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Rivers Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Rushall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
Good
Ryders Hayes SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
St Michael's Church of England C Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital2.6 mi

New Cross Hospital5.1 mi

Good Hope Hospital7.3 mi

Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks73.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%

2 GP surgeries in area 20 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,767 patients per GP

2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%

available across Walsall

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 207 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.5%Student3.6%Other inactive10.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary31.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership74.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Walsall · 2026-27

A £1,751

B £2,043

C £2,335

D £2,627

E £3,211

F £3,795

G £4,378

H £5,254

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Bloxwich 1.9 mi

Bloxwich North 2 mi

Landywood 2.8 mi

JT6 M6 Toll 2.7 mi

JT6 M6 Toll 3.1 mi

J10A M6 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Ample 27

Takeaways Adequate 10

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£243,500	70
Detached	£350,000	19
Semi-detached	£235,000	25
Terraced	£222,000	19

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelsall a nice place to live?

Yes, Pelsall is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Pelsall is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pelsall?

Pelsall has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 854 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pelsall?

Among the top-rated schools in Pelsall are Greenfield Primary School, Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School and Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Pelsall in total.

What are house prices like in Pelsall?

The current median house price in Pelsall is £243,500, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £235,000, terraced £222,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pelsall in context

See where Pelsall ranks among the best places to live in West Midlands

Postcode districts in Pelsall

WS3 62 ⇄

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