Graphic Close Walsall
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903967.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 8, D: 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 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bath Street Gardens, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brace Street Health Centre, about 350 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 370 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Flat (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2007-2011 (6); 2010 (4); 2009 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 (71% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bradford Street (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)
- PATTISON HOUSE, MIDLAND ROAD, WALSALL: up to 63 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Alexander House, 52 , Bradford Street, WALSALL, WS1 3QD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- CAR PARK OFF SISTER DORA GARDENS, SISTER DORA GARDENS, WALSALL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 74 BRADFORD STREET, WALSALL WS1 3QD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Argyle Works, Navigation Street, Greatrex Works, Marsh Street, and William House, Marsh Lane, Walsall: up to 222 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Kirkpatricks, Charles Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- WILLIAM HOUSE,MARSH LANE,WALSALL,WS2 9LN: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (690 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 3QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS1 3QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 123 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 3QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 3QX | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walsall Almshouses Caldmore | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brace Street Health Centre | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 21 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medisure Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brace Street Health Centre | 350 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-op Walsall Town Centre, The Bridge | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bath Street Gardens 9,970 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,290 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and attached presbytery, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m east. 57 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Hayhead Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 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 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 16 |
13 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 470 m (0.3 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 |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 570 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 |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glebe Centre WS1 3RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Black Womens Centre WS1 3RU | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Afghan Community & Welfare Centre WS1 3RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Synergy Biologics Limited WS1 3QY | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Taíno's Jerk Hut WS1 3QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Argos Clearance Bargains WS1 3QB | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poundland Ltd CSC - HO WS1 3TX | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Iceland Plc WS1 3QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2011 |
| Poundstretchers Ltd WS1 3QB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Umrah Supermarket WS1 3QB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Walsall WS1 3QB | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Mak Halal Walsall Ltd WS1 3QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Small St Day Nursery WS1 3PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Village Pizza WS1 4EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Five Rivers Group WS1 3NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (75); On or near Sister Dora Gardens (61); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (54); On or near Dairy Close (44); On or near Graphic Close (42).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 61% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 Watan Bakery Ltd (manufacturers/packers, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sultans Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 3PD) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hussain Meats (retailers - other, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lighthouse Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 3NQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Unique Jamaican Food Store (retailers - other, WS1 3RW) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 16 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tasker Street · Dairy Close · Meadow Street · Woodcutter Close · Equestrian Grove · Sister Dora Gardens · Vicarage Place · Mount Street · Midland Road · Corporation Street · Bradford Street · Jerome Retail Park
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.