Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Pelsall

A snapshot of life in Pelsall, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Pelsall is a village in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 10,455. The average house price is £257,153 and the overall crime rate is 141.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pelsall ranks

Population

10,455

Avg House Price

£257,153

Crime Rate

141.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,023

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pelsall's detached homes (£353,667) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£141,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pelsall prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£169,369 → £257,153).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£353,667	£325,000	27
Semi-Detached	£238,513	£225,000	39
Terraced	£211,477	£214,250	22
Flat	£141,000	£145,000	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pelsall is 141.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Pelsall: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Pelsall Village School	Primary	Good
Ryders Hayes School	Primary	Good
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Pelsall averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pelsall homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	58.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,184

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,455
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£29,023
Employment Rate	55.6%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Pelsall?

The average house price in Pelsall is £257,153 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Pelsall?

The most affordable entry point in Pelsall is a flat, with an average price of £141,000.

Is Pelsall a safe place to live?

Pelsall has a recorded crime rate of 141.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Pelsall?

Pelsall has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Pelsall?

Average broadband download speeds in Pelsall are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.1% of premises.

How big is Pelsall?

Pelsall is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 10,455.

Most compared with

How does Pelsall stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Pelsall

House price: £332,275 · £257,153
Crime rate: 48.3 · 141
Distance: 13.1 mi

Aldridge

Pelsall

House price: £354,442 · £257,153
Crime rate: 90.5 · 141
Distance: 2.6 mi

Barton-under-Needwood

Pelsall

House price: £190,899 · £257,153
Crime rate: 63.9 · 141
Distance: 13.8 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Pelsall

House price: £214,068 · £257,153
Crime rate: 91.9 · 141
Distance: 6.2 mi

Birmingham

Pelsall

House price: £266,208 · £257,153
Crime rate: 114.1 · 141
Distance: 11.5 mi

Blackheath

Pelsall

House price: £894,432 · £257,153
Crime rate: 95.1 · 141
Distance: 10.9 mi

Looking for somewhere different? Browse all towns in West Midlands or start a fresh comparison from the homepage.