Town Pop. 68,583

Living in Walsall: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walsall comes out at 64/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Walsall most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 23/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the B43 postcode district, Walsall scores lowest. Against the wider B43 district average of 74/100, that is 10 points below. On healthcare specifically, Walsall sits 21 points above the B43 district figure of 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B43 postcode district.

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Walsall scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

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

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 3,585 crimes

↑ 57% above national average

Shoplifting 1,300 crimes

↑ 144% above national average

Vehicle crime 738 crimes

↑ 125% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 698 crimes

↑ 50% above national average

Public order 573 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

other 2,488 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 893 crimes
2 Parking Area 477 crimes
3 Hospital 275 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 15.7 · PM2.5 8.4 · PM10 14 µg/m³

Green Space 76

Parks Ample 64

Sports Pitches Ample 34

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Ample 23

Bowling Greens Ample 8

Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 51 in area · 70 within 4km

5Outstanding34Good4Requires Improvement8Ungraded

Alumwell Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Delves Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Fullbrook Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Queen Mary's High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Albert Pritchard Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Alumwell Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Alumwell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Birchills Church of England Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Blue Coat Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
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

A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospitalin area

New Cross Hospital3.4 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital4.6 mi

Hospital waitsBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66.6%

12 GP surgeries in area 26 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,142 patients per GP

11dentists23pharmacies

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

83%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

83.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate50.5%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.5%Unemployed5.3%Retired16.7%Student7.9%Other inactive19.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial31.2%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary37.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications26.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%

Home ownership54.2%

Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England

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

Walsall 0.5 mi

Bescot Stadium 1.2 mi

Darlaston 1.8 mi

J8 M6 1.2 mi

J9 M6 1.3 mi

J9 M6 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 43

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 44

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 51

Retail Shopping Ample 360

Takeaways Ample 73

Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£204,250	210
Detached	£412,625	48
Semi-detached	£255,000	55
Terraced	£155,000	73
Flat / Maisonette	£111,250	34

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Walsall a nice place to live?

Walsall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Walsall is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Walsall?

Crime levels in Walsall are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 9,382 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walsall?

Among the top-rated schools in Walsall are Alumwell Nursery School, Delves Infant School and Fullbrook Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 51 rated schools in Walsall in total.

What are house prices like in Walsall?

The current median house price in Walsall is £204,250, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £412,625, semi-detached £255,000, terraced £155,000, flat £111,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 210 sales recorded in the past 12 months.