Gower Street Willenhall, Walsall
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV13), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902370.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 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 A; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lockfield Surgery, about 170 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 361 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2012 (6); 2013 (2); 2012-2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 2,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Willenhall (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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Stafford Street , Willenhall (former Ingersoll Rand): up to 22 homes, not permissioned (40 m)
- Pinson Road (Little London School), Willenhall: up to 20 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- 74 & 75 Stafford Street, Willenhall, WV13 1RT: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- 25,CROFT STREET,WILLENHALL,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS,WV132NU: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- FORMER WORKS SITE C/O CEMETERY ROAD,VILLIERS STREET,WILLENHALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 33 MARKET PLACE,WILLENHALL,WV13 2AA: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- 9 UPPER LICHFIELD STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1PB: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- LAND BETWEEN WOOD STREET AND LOWER LICHFIELD STREET, WILLENHALL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1GB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV13 1PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV13 1JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 135 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1GB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV13 1JY | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| WV13 1PA | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Mal Willenhall | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lockfield Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8Pm Chemist | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hayers Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Market Place Lloyds Bank | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 21 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,730 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | Shepwell Green Allotment Gardens 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moseley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited WV13 1QG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Heron Foods WV13 1TG | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Pan & Edge WV13 1RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bex Bistro and Buffets WV13 1RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alfa / Select Xpress WV13 1TG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Hao Eat WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Chippy & Restaurant WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Swiss Oven WV13 1RT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs WV13 1RT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Sandwich Shop WV13 1RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Bridging the Gap WV13 1RT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Pizza Power WV13 1RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Three Crowns WV13 1RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Jas Bakery WV13 1TQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 157 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Upper Lichfield Street (197); On or near Stafford Street (65); On or near Parking Area (47); On or near Croft Street (16); On or near Middle Piece Way (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 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 | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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 | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 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 Mono African Foods Store Ltd (retailers - other, WV13 1PG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Oorja Indian Bar & Restaurant (takeaway/sandwich shop, WV13 2AW) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Golden Bowl (takeaway/sandwich shop, WV13 1AD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 13 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV13 1GB: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- WV13 1PA: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- WV13 1JY: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Springbolt Way · Little Wood Street · Moat Street · Malt House Lane · Stafford Street · Union Street · Croft Street · Angel Passage · Middle Piece Way · Market Place · Old School Close · Leveson 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.