Clews Close Walsall
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901060.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £102,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 13, D: 6, 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 A; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palfrey Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little London Surgery, about 330 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 840 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £90,250 | £54,000 | £126,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2019 | 3 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2013 | 11 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2007 | 35 WS1 4JD | Flat or maisonette | £54,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 5 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £126,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 11 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 5 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 5 WS1 4JD | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (14); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 (78% of about 590 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)
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Dale Street Family Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- STATION STREET WMC, 119 MILTON STREET,WALSALL,WS1 4LW: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- CAR PARK OFF SISTER DORA GARDENS, SISTER DORA GARDENS, WALSALL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Alexander House, 52 , Bradford Street, WALSALL, WS1 3QD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- PATTISON HOUSE, MIDLAND ROAD, WALSALL: up to 63 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 74 BRADFORD STREET, WALSALL WS1 3QD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 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, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS1 4HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 130 m and 132 m above sea level (131 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4HU | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| WS1 4JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caldmore Green | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Little London Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacare Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brace Street Health Centre | 330 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palfrey Park 6.6 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,290 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and attached presbytery, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) north. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 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* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Merrion's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 210 m | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | 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 |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 350 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 890 m (0.6 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 |
| Fullbrook Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAQWA Mini Market WS1 4AR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Kacha Bazaar WS1 3RN | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Peaky Buns WS1 3RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chainak WS1 3RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Kobani WS1 4BW | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Samras WS1 3RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2016 |
| Chaiiwala WS1 3RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| F B Express WS1 4BW | Retailers - other | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Khyber Darbar WS1 4BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Kiddies Playhouse Ltd WS1 4BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Palfrey & Caldmore Senior Citizens Club WS1 4AN | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Al Haram WS1 4BP | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Merigo WS1 4BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Cake Shop WS1 3RL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Carpathian Taste WS1 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Caldmore Green (52); On or near Thorpe Road (33); On or near Victor Street (27); On or near Parking Area (25); On or near Spout Lane (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Watan Bakery Ltd (manufacturers/packers, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sultans Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 3PD) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hussain Meats (retailers - other, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bescot Street · Spout Lane · Thorpe Road · Victor Street · Dale Street · Watery Lane · Windsor Street · Villiers Street · Rutter Street · Junction Street · Windsor Street · West Bromwich 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.