Chartered Surveyors Walsall West Midlands

Approximate Population: 174,994

Walsall has had many industries, from coal mining to metal working. Nearby Willenhall (located partly in Walsall’s borough) was famed for its locks. In the late 19th century, the coal mines ran dry, and Walsall became internationally famous for the leather trade. Walsall still manufactures the Queen’s handbags, and Walsall leather products have been found as far afield as Italy.

Walsall is the traditional home of the English saddle manufacture industry, hence the nickname of Walsall Football Club, The Saddlers. Apart from leather goods, other industries in Walsall include iron and brass founding, limestone quarrying, small hardware, plastics, electronics, chemicals, and aircraft parts.

Walsall is currently overshadowed by its larger neighbouring city of Birmingham and the nearby city of Wolverhampton. However its location in Central England and the fact that the M6 runs through the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall has increased its investment appeal.

The main RAC control centre is located in Walsall close by J9 of the M6 and there are now plans to redevelop derelict land in nearby Darlaston and turn it into a state-of-the-art regional hub. Between Bloxwich and Walsall there is a business corridor where TK Maxx has recently opened a regional depot. Currently established businesses include Homeserve plc and South Staffordshire Water.