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Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Rushall and Shelfield

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

At a glance

Rushall and Shelfield is a village in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 12,844. The average house price is £234,626 and the overall crime rate is 90.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rushall and Shelfield ranks

Population

12,844

Avg House Price

£234,626

Crime Rate

90.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

461 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,056

Median Age

41.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rushall And Shelfield's detached homes (£382,857) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£127,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rushall And Shelfield prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£185,284 → £234,626).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£382,857£365,0007
Semi-Detached£218,276£208,99527
Terraced£195,112£180,00017
Flat£127,500£127,5001

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rushall and Shelfield is 90.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rushall And Shelfield: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademySecondaryGood
Radleys Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Rushall Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Rushall And Shelfield averages 461 Mbps — 361% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rushall And Shelfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 52.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68
% Rated C or Above52.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,167

Demographics & Economy

Population12,844
Median Age41.2
Median Household Income£28,056
Employment Rate53.1%
Owner Occupied59.3%
Degree-Level Qualified23.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rushall And Shelfield?
The average house price in Rushall And Shelfield is £234,626 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rushall And Shelfield?
The most affordable entry point in Rushall And Shelfield is a flat, with an average price of £127,500.
Is Rushall And Shelfield a safe place to live?
Rushall And Shelfield has a recorded crime rate of 90.5 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 Rushall And Shelfield?
Rushall And Shelfield has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Rushall And Shelfield?
Average broadband download speeds in Rushall And Shelfield are around 461 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.2% of premises.
How big is Rushall And Shelfield?
Rushall And Shelfield is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 12,844.

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