Bloom Close Willenhall, Walsall
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV13), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41904338.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £180,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Wolverhampton, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lockfield Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £180,500 | £180,500 | £180,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2012 | 4 | £85,000 | £60,000 | £102,500 |
| 2011 | 6 | £79,500 | £63,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2025 | 9 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £180,500 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 10 WV13 1BF | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2020 | 5 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 6 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2015 | 2 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 6 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 4 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £60,000 | New build. |
| 23 Feb 2012 | 10 WV13 1BF | Semi-detached | £70,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2012 | 8 WV13 1BF | Semi-detached | £102,500 | New build. |
| 9 Feb 2012 | 1 WV13 1BF | Semi-detached | £100,000 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2011 | 5 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £90,000 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2011 | 3 WV13 1BF | Semi-detached | £80,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2011 | 2 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £63,000 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 9 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £82,000 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 7 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £79,000 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2011 | 6 WV13 1BF | Terraced | £78,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2010 (5); 2007-2011 (4); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
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 (46% of about 720 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)
- GEORGE CARTER PRESSINGS LTD,CLOTHIER STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1BG: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- 23, HARRY PERKS STREET AND 32 WEBSTER ROAD, WILLENHALL, WV13 1BN: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET & BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WILLENHALL, WV13 1DW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- FORMER WORKS SITE C/O CEMETERY ROAD,VILLIERS STREET,WILLENHALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Pinson Road (Little London School), Willenhall: up to 20 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Stafford Street , Willenhall (former Ingersoll Rand): up to 22 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 25,CROFT STREET,WILLENHALL,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS,WV132NU: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 74 & 75 Stafford Street, Willenhall, WV13 1RT: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV13 1BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 135 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV13 1BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Little London | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lockfield Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8Pm Chemist | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hayers Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Market Place Lloyds Bank | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 21 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,580 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wednesfield Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moseley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 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; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod WV13 1AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Bowl WV13 1AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Woodthorne Residential Home WV13 1SY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Bloxwich Express WV13 1AB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Jerk & Thyme WV13 1SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Maan Convenience Stores WV13 3AA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd WV13 3AB | Distributors/Transporters | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Kavish Cakes WV13 1BN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Best Choice WV13 1AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Singh's Premier WV13 1BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Salvation Army WV13 2PQ | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Bostin' Bakery WV13 1AP | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Little Clothier Street (7); On or near Wednesfield Road (5); On or near Calves Croft (5); On or near Belinda Close (3); On or near Banks Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Golden Bowl (takeaway/sandwich shop, WV13 1AD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 13 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thompson Close · James Street · Manor Close · Wednesfield Road · Thompson Street · Park Road · Little Clothier Street · Calves Croft · Webster Road · Belinda Close · Banks Street · Clothier Gardens
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.