Walsall: population and statistics
Walsall has a population of 295,722 (2025) across 104.0 km², or 2,844 people per km². It ranks 63 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 295,722 residents
- 104.0 km²
- 2,844 people/km²
Walsall in numbers
Population of Walsall over time
Walsall had 275,490 residents in 2015 and 295,722 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 284,578 |
| 2021 | 284,392 |
| 2022 | 286,669 |
| 2023 | 290,545 |
| 2024 | 294,626 |
| 2025 | 295,722 |
All indicators for Walsall
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 274 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 21.2% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 15 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 119,040 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 29.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 180 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.2% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 258 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 112,226 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 61 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 82.5% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 17.3% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 137 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 59.8% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 247 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.3% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 23.7% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £215,329 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 260 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 210 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.8% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,895 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 93 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 33.5 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 312 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,625 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 94 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,036 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 316 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 68.1% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 323 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 20 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Walsall | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 25.0% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 78 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Walsall ranks 6 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Walsall, compared with an average of 2.9% in West Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 21.2% in Walsall, compared with an average of 18.9% in West Midlands and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,566 football pitches.
- 10.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Wolverhampton, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Birmingham (1,176,960 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Walsall
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.3% ×1.3
- Construction13.8% ×1.1
- Transport and storage9.5% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Where is Walsall?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walsall?
Walsall has 295,722 residents (2025), ranking 63 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Walsall?
Walsall covers 104.0 km², with a density of 2,844 people per km².
Is the population of Walsall growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walsall went from 275,490 to 295,722, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Walsall?
Walsall is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.585, longitude −1.982.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Walsall?
In Walsall, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Walsall?
In Walsall, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 21.2% (2025), ranking 15 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Walsall?
The nearest to Walsall are Wolverhampton (9.1 km), Sandwell (9.2 km), Dudley (12 km), Birmingham (13 km), South Staffordshire (15 km).