Commonside Pelsall, Walsall
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS3), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900491.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £450,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 7, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; 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 Bloxwich, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pelsall Common, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Street Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £408,500 | £367,000 | £450,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £348,000 | £345,000 | £468,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £206,500 | £170,000 | £243,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2022 | 29 WS3 4QL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 35 WS3 4QL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2020 | 25 WS3 4QL | Detached | £367,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2018 | 17 WS3 4QL | Detached | £468,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2018 | 9 WS3 4QL | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 3 May 2018 | 3 WS3 4QL | Detached | £348,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2015 | 2 WS3 4QL | Detached | £273,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | 1 WS3 4QL | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2010 | 19 WS3 4QL | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2009 | 5 WS3 4QL | Semi-detached | £243,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2009 | 11 WS3 4QL | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2008 | 21 WS3 4QL | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 5 WS3 4QL | Semi-detached | £222,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2005 | 17 WS3 4QL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 15 WS3 4QL | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1999 | 7 WS3 4QL | Detached | £30,000 | |
| 3 Mar 1997 | 35 WS3 4QL | Detached | £121,000 | |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 29 WS3 4QL | Detached | £90,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 C (42% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Pelsall Common (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 4QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS3 4JR | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 136 m and 141 m above sea level (138 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 4JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 4QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Commonside Heath End | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Street Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oraco LTD | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bloxwich Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atm | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pelsall Common 18 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 26 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 49 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rails Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Pelsall Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Pelsall Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pelsall Village School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rivers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryders Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club WS3 4BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Hing's Welcome WS3 4LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Feb 2026 |
| St Michaels JMI WS3 4JJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Valley Side (5); On or near Laburnum Close (4); On or near Almond Close (2); On or near Spinney Close (1); On or near Commonside (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 9 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
Laburnum Close · Spinney Close · Almond Close · Brewers Terrace · Walsall Road · Valley Side · Marlpool Drive · Hallbridge Close · Pasture View · Maple Road · Bush Grove · St Michael's Close
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.