Crompton Close Bloxwich, Walsall
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901709.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 3, 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beechdale Centre, about 350 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £34,950 | £34,950 | £34,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | 12 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 13 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £126,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 12 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £115,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 7 WS2 7LA | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Apr 2008 | 7 WS2 7LA | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | 21 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 3 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 23 WS2 7LA | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 12 Jan 1996 | 3 WS2 7LA | Terraced | £34,950 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (94% of about 620 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)
- Corner of Edison Road and Arkwright Road, Beechdale, Walsall: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 136 m and 138 m above sea level (137 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 7JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 7LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 7LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ambulance Station Beechdale | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechdale Centre | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Dental Care | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | One Stop Wood Lane, Wood Lane Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,870 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 107 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross in All Saints churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross in All Saints churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 22 |
21 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Bloxwich Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Lantern WS2 7JW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Enanez WS2 7LG | Mobile caterer | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dave's Convenience Store WS2 7JP | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| DHL Daily Stores WS2 7DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Cheryl's Wines & Spirits WS2 7DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WS2 7DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Beechdale Fish Bar WS2 7DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre WS2 7DY | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Britannia Cafe WS2 7DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy WS2 7DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Residents R Us WS2 7DY | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crompton Close (19); On or near Davy Road (18); On or near Telford Road (17); On or near Cavendish Gardens (12); On or near Red Brook Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Residents R Us (other catering premises, WS2 7DY) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 18 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 7LA: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- WS2 7JW: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- WS2 7LB: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Telford Close · Red Brook Road · Murdock Way · Telford Road · Gurney Road · Priestley Road · Edinburgh Lane · Kenilworth Crescent · Davy Road · Napier Road · Cavendish Gardens · Red River Road
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.