House prices in Walsall
The median price paid for a home in Walsall was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,442 sales. House prices in Walsall did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 20.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Walsall was 12% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Walsall was £924 a month in August 2026, 9.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Walsall had 9.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Walsall stands out
- Rents in Walsall had the 11th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+9.7%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Walsall had the 28th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+20.1%).
- Walsall has the 34th fewest home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 0.71 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Walsall
The median price paid in Walsall was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,442 sales, or £2,656 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £363,000 | 489 | £3,308 | +6.8% | +11.7% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £230,000 | 983 | £2,778 | +2.2% | +24.3% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £180,000 | 733 | £2,253 | +2.9% | +26.1% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £120,000 | 237 | £2,034 | 0.0% | +25.0% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | £215,000 | 0.0% | +20.1% | £2,656 | +1.7% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Walsall sold for a median £2,656 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Walsall has the 76th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Rents in Walsall
The average private rent in Walsall was £924 a month in August 2026, 9.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Walsall are 39.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Walsall has the 109th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Walsall
2,086 homes were sold in Walsall in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.71 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Walsall were 2.7% up on the year before and 33.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 34th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Walsall
The police recorded 26,588 crimes in Walsall in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Walsall rose 5.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 16.6% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.40 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.56 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.71 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.66 |
Walsall has the 81st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Walsall
Walsall is the 38th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38th |
| Income | 20th |
| Employment | 16th |
| Education and skills | 14th |
| Health | 46th |
| Crime | 56th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 255th |
| Living environment | 89th |
Broadband and mobile in Walsall
94.2% of premises in Walsall can get gigabit broadband and 99.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.1% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 69th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
92.8% of premises in Walsall get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Walsall
In the year ending June 2025, 15,533 people moved to Walsall from elsewhere in the UK and 16,813 moved away, a net loss of 1,280 (4.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 4,314
- Sandwell 2,577
- Wolverhampton 1,835
Most moved out to
- Birmingham 2,749
- Wolverhampton 1,807
- Sandwell 1,683
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Walsall
How much does a house cost in Walsall?
The median price paid for a home in Walsall was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £363,000; semi-detached £230,000; terraced £180,000; flats £120,000.
Are house prices in Walsall going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Walsall did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 20.1%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Walsall?
The average private rent in Walsall was £924 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £653; 2 bed £797; 3 bed £953; 4+ bed £1,326.
Is Walsall a safe place to live?
Walsall had 9.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 81st highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Walsall?
86.1% of premises in Walsall can get full fibre and 94.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Sandwell 10 km
- Wolverhampton 11 km
- Cannock Chase 12 km
- Birmingham 15 km
- Dudley 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.