Cavell Close Walsall
30 addresses across 1 postcode (WS2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901043.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 2).
- 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 25% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forrester Street Medical Centre, about 140 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 147 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2019 | 14 WS2 9NG | Other | £920,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 1983-1990 (17). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- Flat 9, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 10, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 11, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 12, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 13, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 14, Block 2, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 23, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 24, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 25, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 26, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 27, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
- Flat 28, Block 4, Town Wharf, Cavell Close
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 (75% of about 1,180 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)
- Hollyhedge Lane (west side), Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (former Bradford Coal Wharf), Walsall: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (28), Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (30 to 32), Walsall: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- THE BELLE VUE ,MOAT ROAD,WALSALL,WS2 9PR: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Kirkpatricks, Charles Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 70 HOLLYHEDGE LANE (111): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Argyle Works, Navigation Street, Greatrex Works, Marsh Street, and William House, Marsh Lane, Walsall: up to 222 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 126 m and 127 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 9NG | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 73 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wolverhampton Street Pleck | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forrester Street Medical Centre | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bridge Dental Centre | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 340 m |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Walsall Manor Hospital, NHS Trust Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,130 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and attached presbytery, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 30 |
30 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | 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 Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 820 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 |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sail WS2 9NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lali Super Store WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| AB Supermarket WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Lalli Superstore WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Glynwed Metal Services Ltd WS2 9PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2017 |
| 786 Foods WS2 9NJ | Distributors/Transporters | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Manor Local WS2 9XX | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A B Food Store WS2 9PJ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Caffe 41 WS2 9XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Bish Organics WS2 9LW | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bish Organics WS2 9LW | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| HH Industries Ltd WS2 9NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Oct 2025 |
| The Light Cinema Walsall WS2 8DD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 786 Foods Distribution Limited WS2 9NJ | Distributors/Transporters | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Jay's Fish Bar WS2 9ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wave Close (52); On or near Parking Area (35); On or near Forrester Street (14); On or near Checketts Street (12); On or near Cavell Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 82% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 19% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 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
- 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
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 9NG: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterfront Way · Wolverhampton Road · Wave Close · Charles Street · Henry Street · Checketts Street · Forrester Street · Upper Brook Street · Forrester Street Precinct · Augustus Street · Upper Short Street · Boulevard Walk
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.