Brighton Close Walsall
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903557.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birchills Health Centre, about 280 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 224 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1996-2002 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
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 (88% of about 1,340 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 Metal Casements, Birch Street, Walsall: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- 70 HOLLYHEDGE LANE (111): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (30 to 32), Walsall: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (28), Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (former Bradford Coal Wharf), Walsall: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (west side), Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Green Lane Police Station: up to 130 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Kirkpatricks, Charles Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (660 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 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 138 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 8JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Acre Street Birchills | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.4 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchills Health Centre | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bridge Dental Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 270 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,470 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 38 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 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 |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Butts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College WS2 8HX | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| J & S General Store WS2 8HX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| New Mayflower Kitchen WS2 8HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy WS2 8NF | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Sajjad Khan WS2 8LA | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Green Lane Baptist Church WS2 8NX | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Food Cycle Walsall Green Lane WS2 8NX | Other catering premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| A&Y Kashmir Halal Meat Ltd WS2 8QA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Little Huggies Tiney Nursery WS2 8QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Chilli Hut WS2 8NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jul 2026 |
| The Lion Bar & Nightclub WS2 8NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Touchwood Pharmacy WS2 8NG | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Aven House Hostel WS2 8NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Saira's Grill WS2 8NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Iqra Foods Ltd WS2 8NG | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mary Street (44); On or near Burrowes Street (43); On or near Dalkeith Street (34); On or near Birch Street (27); On or near Tannery Close (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 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 | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 The Light Cinema Walsall (other catering premises, WS2 8DD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings SM Butchers (retailers - other, WS2 8DU) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Farringdon Street · Birch Street · Tannery Close · Burrowes Street · Dalkeith Street · Mary Street · Long Acre Street · Birchills Street · Old Birchills · Thomas Street · Wolverhampton Street · Wolverhampton Street
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.