Devon Crescent Aldridge, Walsall
42 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS9), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902772.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19, D: 12, E: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Blake Street, about 5.4 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 157 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St John's Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £229,438 | £225,000 | £233,875 |
| 2019 | 2 | £135,000 | £125,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £125,000 | £124,999 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £130,500 | £130,500 | £130,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £51,500 | £51,500 | £51,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | 21 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 11 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £233,875 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 5 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2020 | 41 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £141,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 19 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 39 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 11 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 3 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2014 | 5 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £124,999 | |
| 9 Apr 2014 | 25 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2013 | 33 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Oct 2012 | 25 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £83,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2006 | 5 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £130,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2005 | 11 WS9 8JH | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 39 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 17 WS9 8JH | Semi-detached | £51,500 |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (23); 1967-1975 (7); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (21); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
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 B (54% of about 820 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.
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 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 8JH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WS9 8JF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| WS9 8JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 157 m and 161 m above sea level (159 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 8JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS9 8JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS9 8JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blake Street 345,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dorset Drive Leighswood | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Aldridge Centre Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St John's Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lazy Hill Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rodericks Dental LTD | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Little Aston Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Select & Save Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Beech Tree Road Allotments 4,550 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Castlebank Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Fishpond Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 42 |
14 of the street's 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighswood School | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 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 |
| Castlefort Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Day Nursery WS9 8TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS WS9 8TH | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Deli Hut WS9 8TZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Alrewych Court WS9 8AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Lazy Hill Tavern WS9 8HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Lazy Hill Fish Bar WS9 8HB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Ruby Express WS9 8HB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jan 2026 |
| The Thomas Project WS9 8HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Wild Side Preserves WS9 8HB | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Shimla WS9 8HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Steaks by Heather at The Hop Station WS9 8HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Adventureland WS9 9AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Westwood's Kitchen WS9 8HB | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Lazy Hill Pharmacy WS9 8HA | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (15); On or near Sussex Avenue (12); On or near Cornwall Close (8); On or near Brookfield Road (7); On or near Brookfield Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Afrikana (mobile caterer, WS9 8TZ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings City Restaurant Operations Ltd (manufacturers/packers, WS9 8TZ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Westwood's Kitchen (other catering premises, WS9 8HB) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS9 8JH: 40 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- WS9 8JF: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
- WS9 8JJ: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brookfield Close · Warwick Way · Brookfield Road · Surrey Walk · Herbert Road · Cornwall Close · Sussex Avenue · Dorset Drive · Jessie Road · Cambridge Close · Rutland Crescent · Longleat 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.