Bentley Mill Close Willenhall, Walsall
6 addresses across 1 postcode (WS2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902254.
- 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 A; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owen Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2018 | HARTSHORNE MOTOR SERVICES LTD WS2 0BN | Other | £445,769 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 A (76% of about 750 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Petrol Station between Bentley Road North and Bentley Mill Way, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- LAND ADJACENT BENTLEY GREEN, BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WALSALL: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 127 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 0BN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wrexham Avenue County Bridge | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bhandal Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Owen Park 1.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,940 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,110 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Brunswick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Casino WS2 0LE | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| BB's Coffee Shop & WS2 0LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Nuts about Fruit WS2 0LE | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Bentley Leisure Pavilion WS2 0DF | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| G K Wines & Grocers Ltd WS2 0BZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2025 |
| G K Wine Ltd WS2 0BZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Cinnamon Court WS2 0BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas WS2 0WB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Crave Kingdom/Chill N Grill WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Bentley Green Beefeater WS2 0WB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Sugar Rush WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Hungry Pigs WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Peri Peri Peppers WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
| County Bridge School WS2 0DH | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd WS10 8LQ | Distributors/Transporters | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carriers Close (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (7); On or near Bentley Mill Way (6); On or near Bentley Mill Close (5); On or near Bentley Mill Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 0BN: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Longmore Avenue · Wrexham Avenue · Bentley Mill Lane · Carriers Close · Pendlebury Close · Bentley Road North · Ridgeway Court · Millers Close · Arnwood Close · Lane Arms Way · M6 · Wilkes Avenue
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.