Cost of Living in Walsall
West Midlands
Town
West Midlands, EnglandPopulation: 284,000
Average House Price
£263.2k
-9% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,444
-2% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£957/mo
-20% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,923Band D / yr
Energy£138/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.35/ mo
House Prices in Walsall
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£263,220
Detached£433,350
Semi-detached£262,150
Terraced£197,950
Flat / Apartment£155,150
House prices in Walsall have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Walsall
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,444
Mean£43,146
Median hourly rate£18.31/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,112
Upper quartile (75th)£50,490
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.5%
£595 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Walsall
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Walsall each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £957 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £160 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £138 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,880 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Walsall
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Walsall
- What is the average house price in Walsall?
- The average house price in Walsall is £263,220, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £433,350, while flats and apartments average £155,150. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Walsall?
- The median annual salary in Walsall is £38,444, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £595 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,112 (lower quartile) to £50,490 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Walsall?
- Average monthly rent in Walsall is £957 per month. Rents have increased by +3.8% over the past year.
- Is Walsall an affordable place to live?
- Walsall is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £957, while the median annual salary is £38,444 (approximately £3,204 per month before tax).
- How does Walsall compare to London?
- The average house price in Walsall is £263,220, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Walsall costs around 48% of London prices, making it £287,780 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £957 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Walsall?
- House prices in Walsall are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £263,220 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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