Biddlestone Place Darlaston, Walsall
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902266.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £165,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: 11 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, George Rose Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rough Hay Surgery, about 230 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2023 | 7 WS10 8NN | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 5 WS10 8NN | Terraced | £175,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (11). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (84% of about 1,500 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 London Works, Stafford Road, Darlaston: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Favourite House, 2 Bilston Street, and 16 to 19 Church Street, Darlaston: up to 18 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Roapp Hall, Dorsett Road Terrace, Darlaston: up to 11 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- SITE OF JOHN WOOTTON HOUSE & GREAT CROFT HOUSE, WESLEY ROAD, DARLASTON: up to 23 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8NN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 9 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS10 8NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 126 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS10 8NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Michael Road Herberts Park | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rough Hay Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brutons Pharmacy (Darlaston) | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darlaston Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 20 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George Rose Park 4.5 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,060 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 17 |
9 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 11–19 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rowley View Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Field View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacocks Fish Bar WS10 8PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Family Shopper WS10 8PR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Darlaston Community Association (Sp WS10 8NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Rough Hay Post Office WS10 8NW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Rough Hay Community Centre WS10 8PL | Other catering premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Musicbox Nursery Ltd WS10 8PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Spicy Flames WS10 8PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Delight African Restaurant WS10 8PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Woods Bank Academy WS10 8NQ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza WS10 8NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Rose Park Off Licence & General Stor WS10 8TX | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Goals Black Country WV14 7BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Karu's WS10 8TY | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Best One WS10 8HW | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jun 2017 |
| B & M WV13 2QU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whitehouse Avenue (34); On or near Hall Street (24); On or near Peacock Road (19); On or near Ames Road (19); On or near The Avenue (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 25 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Goals Black Country (pub/bar/nightclub, WV14 7BL) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 29 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hall Street · Michael Road · Peacock Road · Crawford Avenue · Whitehouse Avenue · The Avenue · Ames Road · Lowe Avenue · Banfield Avenue · Rough Hay Place · Kennedy Crescent · Stafford Road
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.