Glen Close Walsall
22 addresses across 1 postcode (WS4), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901165.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, 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 E; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Grange, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 131 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 Umbrella Medical, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £320,000 | £275,000 | £365,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £269,000 | £260,000 | £278,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £225,498 | £201,000 | £249,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £209,500 | £209,500 | £209,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2021 | 9 WS4 2EL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2020 | 18 WS4 2EL | Detached | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Nov 2018 | 7 WS4 2EL | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 7 WS4 2EL | Detached | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jan 2018 | 24 WS4 2EL | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 10 WS4 2EL | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2015 | 2 WS4 2EL | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2012 | 8 WS4 2EL | Detached | £238,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 7 WS4 2EL | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2010 | 9 WS4 2EL | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2008 | 5 WS4 2EL | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 22 WS4 2EL | Detached | £218,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 24 WS4 2EL | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 17 WS4 2EL | Detached | £201,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 11 WS4 2EL | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 11 Aug 2003 | 11 WS4 2EL | Detached | £209,500 | |
| 14 Jan 2000 | 5 WS4 2EL | Detached | £115,750 | |
| 14 Oct 1999 | 1 WS4 2EL | Detached | £148,500 | |
| 27 May 1998 | 14 WS4 2EL | Detached | £103,250 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 24 WS4 2EL | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 5 WS4 2EL | Detached | £86,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 E (35% of about 720 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)
- 42, 43 & 44 BUTTS ROAD & REAR OF 5 WESTBOURNE STREET, WALSALL, WS4 2BW: up to 8 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 23, LICHFIELD STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1TJ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- LANTERN HOUSE, 129-130, LICHFIELD STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1SY: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Mill Street, Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Hatherton Liberal Club, North Street, Walsall: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Mill Street, (former scrap yard), Walsall: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- RYECROFT VILLAS, PROFFITT STREET: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (920 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 131 m and 141 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 2EL | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buchanan Road Chuckery | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Space on Mellish Road, WS4 | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Umbrella Medical | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ws4 Dental Care | 350 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® The Bridge Lloyds Bank | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Grange 62 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,730 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,470 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 78 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Arboretum, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 270 m south-west. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 270 m south-west |
| Gatehouse and Curtain Walls at Rushall Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south-west |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Hayhead Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Butts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chuckery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almozene Day Nursery WS4 2DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Eat5 WS4 2NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Star Groceries & Convenience WS4 2BW | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Pizza House WS4 2BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Aug 2026 |
| W T Hill & Son WS4 2BW | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| The Walsall Club WS4 2BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Honey Pot Day Nursery WS4 2BY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Lonsdale House WS4 2DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hydesville Tower School WS1 2QG | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| F R Heydon WS4 2BN | Distributors/Transporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Pointe Cafe WS4 2BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Hilton Rose Retirement Home WS1 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Beverley Hotel Limited WS4 2DJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Mews (24); On or near Calderfields Close (11); On or near Campbell Close (7); On or near Glen Close (5); On or near Mellish Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 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) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 W T Hill & Son (retailers - other, WS4 2BW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 18 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS4 2EL: 22 addresses
Nearby streets
Campbell Close · Calderfields Close · Cameron Road · Buchanan Close · Moss Close · Rushwood Close · Buchanan Road · Leigh Close · Mellish Road · Victoria Mews · Victoria Terrace · Arboretum 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.