Churnhill Road Barr Common, Walsall
2 addresses across 1 postcode (WS9), about 80 m long. USRN 41904202.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £630,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (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 D; 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 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 171 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portland Medical Practice, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £303,500 | £285,000 | £322,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £344,000 | £344,000 | £344,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £176,975 | £169,950 | £184,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £177,500 | £175,000 | £180,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £149,975 | £149,950 | £157,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £119,000 | £113,500 | £124,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £57,475 | £30,000 | £84,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 6 WS9 0HG | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2022 | 9 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2022 | 17 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £322,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2021 | 7 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £344,000 | |
| 5 May 2017 | 17 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2008 | 15 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 25 Sep 2007 | 17 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 19 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £184,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 10 WS9 0HG | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2006 | 11 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2003 | 9 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £149,950 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2003 | 9 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 29 Aug 2003 | 7 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 15 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2002 | 17 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £113,500 | |
| 7 Oct 2002 | 11 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £124,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 19 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 1998 | 2 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £84,950 | |
| 26 Aug 1998 | 17 WS9 0HG | Semi-detached | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 D (29% of about 690 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)
- ANCHOR HOUSE, ANCHOR ROAD, ALDRIDGE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Aldridge Magistrates Court, Rookery Lane, Aldridge, Walsall: up to 9 homes, permissioned (900 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
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 171 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 0HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Blake Street 345,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Butlers Lane 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gaydon Road Barr Common | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Aldridge Centre Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 19.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portland Medical Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldridge Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ws9 Dream Dental | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Little Aston Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 940 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,340 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,000 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site, 15m south of Moat Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barr Common | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Corporation Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Branton Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Longwood Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| Aldridge School - A Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leighswood School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Convenience WS9 0EZ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Whetstone Lane JMI WS9 0HJ | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| St Mary Of The Angels RC Primary S WS9 0HA | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Aldridge Science College WS9 0AS | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Tynings Lane Church WS9 0AS | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beaufort Way (4); On or near Winchester Mews (3); On or near Meadow Road (2); On or near Churn Hill Road (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 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) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 Tynings Lane Church (other catering premises, WS9 0AS) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 13 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS9 0HG: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marshall Close · Churn Hill Road · Whetstone Lane · Beaufort Way · Birmingham Road · Whetstone Lane · Birmingham Road · Winchester Mews · Meadow Road · Charlesdale Drive · Lawson Close · Ridge Way
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.