Beecham Close Aldridge, Walsall
7 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS9), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902765.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 153 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portland Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Walsall in 2026-27: Band D £2,627 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,752 | £2,044 | £2,336 | £2,627 | £3,211 | £3,795 | £4,379 | £5,255 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: GLIDE BUSINESS LTD (Formely WARWICKNET LTD), Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 8UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS9 8TH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WS9 8UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 147 m and 153 m above sea level (150 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 8TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS9 8UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS9 8UZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Blake Street 345,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sussex Avenue Leighswood | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portland Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lazy Hill Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rodericks Dental LTD | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Select & Save Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Anchor Meadow Playing Fields 8.6 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Beech Tree Road Allotments 4,550 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Castlebank Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Fishpond Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Walsall: see them on the Walsall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighswood School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castlefort Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aldridge School - A Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Wholesale WS9 8UQ | Distributors/Transporters | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Deli Hut WS9 8TZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Lunchbox Cafe WS9 8SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Aldridge Day Nursery WS9 8TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS WS9 8TH | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brickyard Road (4); On or near Beecham Close (3); On or near Empire Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Postcodes on this street
- WS9 8UZ: 5 addresses
- WS9 8TH: 1 address of 81 in the postcode
- WS9 8UQ: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stubbers Green Road · Northgate Way · Empire Close · Vigo Place · Merchants Way · Shenstone Drive · Surrey Walk · Warwick Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.