Cairn Drive Willenhall, Walsall
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902296.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 86% to 100% 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, Reeds Wood Park, is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 350 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2021 | 2 WS2 0HW | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2010 | 8 WS2 0HW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 6 WS2 0HW | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 6 WS2 0HW | Semi-detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (53% 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: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
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 (550 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT BENTLEY GREEN, BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WALSALL: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (890 m (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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 0HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS2 0BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 142 m and 149 m above sea level (145 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 0BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 0HW | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cairn Drive Bentley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | Premier Dental Care | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 330 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east. 2 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 |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 13 |
8 of the street's 13 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 | 140 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lane School WS2 0JH | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| The Crusty Cob WS2 0BD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bentley Fish Bar WS2 0BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Hub Community Food Shop WS2 0BD | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| King Charles JMI School WS2 0JN | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Bentley All Ages Activity Centre WS2 0JN | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily WS2 0BA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Bagi Convenience Uk Ltd WS2 0BA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2023 |
| A & R Bars WS2 0AS | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Taj's Supermarket Ltd WS2 0LP | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Monarch Grove (16); On or near Everest Road (11); On or near Wilkes Avenue (7); On or near Cairn Drive (6); On or near Churchill Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 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
Nearby streets
Monarch Grove · Kent Road · Everest Road · Queen Elizabeth Avenue · Bentley Road North · Princess Anne Road · Appleyard Close · Tedder Road · Berkley Close · Mountbatten Road · Cottle Close · M6
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.