Town Pop. 12,429

Living in Rushall and Shelfield: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rushall and Shelfield scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Rushall and Shelfield places 2nd of 4 in the WS3 postcode district. The WS3 district averages 62/100, putting Rushall and Shelfield 5 points above its own postcode area. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS3 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
77.8 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 370 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 125 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Vehicle crime 105 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 62 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 220 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 50 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 41 crimes
  3. 3 Lichfield Road 29 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 12.2 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
65
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
73
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 56 within 4km
10Good1Ungraded
  • Edgar Stammers Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Elmwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Goldsmith Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pelsall Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Radleys Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rushall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England C Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
71
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital1.7 mi
New Cross Hospital5.3 mi
Good Hope Hospital6.1 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%
1 GP surgery in area 25 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,861 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 232 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.1%Student3.9%Other inactive13.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary36%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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

Transport
78
Walsall 2.4 mi
Bloxwich 2.4 mi
Bloxwich North 2.7 mi
J10 M6 2.9 mi
J10 M6 3.4 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £217,750 76
Detached £357,500 12
Semi-detached £216,250 36
Terraced £213,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£92k £176k £262k £346k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pelsall 68 1.3 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bourne Vale 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Streetly 72 3.7 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 3.8 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushall and Shelfield a nice place to live?

Yes, Rushall and Shelfield is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Rushall and Shelfield is 67/100, 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 Rushall and Shelfield?

Rushall and Shelfield has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 967 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rushall and Shelfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Rushall and Shelfield are Edgar Stammers Primary Academy, Elmwood School and Goldsmith Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Rushall and Shelfield in total.

What are house prices like in Rushall and Shelfield?

The current median house price in Rushall and Shelfield is £217,750, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £357,500, semi-detached £216,250, terraced £213,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rushall and Shelfield in context

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Postcode districts in Rushall and Shelfield

WS3 62 ⇄
WS4 66 ⇄
WS9 63 ⇄

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