Blenheim Close Rushall, Walsall
11 addresses across 1 postcode (WS4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900435.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rushall Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £178,500 | £150,000 | £207,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2024 | 6 WS4 1RB | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 3 WS4 1RB | Semi-detached | £207,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 5 WS4 1RB | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 8 WS4 1RB | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2017 | 2 WS4 1RB | Terraced | £113,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2010 | 1 WS4 1RB | Terraced | £109,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 2 WS4 1RB | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 15 Jan 1999 | 1 WS4 1RB | Terraced | £51,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (3); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (3).
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 (58% of about 620 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
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 addresses are about 143 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rufford Way Westgate | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rushall Medical Centre | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Online Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winterley Lane Allotments 1.0 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Branton Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Aldridge School - A Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Leighswood School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radleys Primary School WS4 1JJ | School/college/university | 350 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Delish Food Products Ltd WS9 8EJ | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blenheim Close (20); On or near Edinburgh Drive (8); On or near Balmoral Close (5); On or near Windsor Way (4); On or near Westgate (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Delish Food Products Ltd (manufacturers/packers, WS9 8EJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS4 1RB: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Windsor Way · Chatsworth Crescent · Welbeck Drive · Edinburgh Drive · Balmoral Close · Westgate · Rufford Way · Kings Road · Tintagel Way · Countess Drive · Sherwood Walk · Pool View
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.