Walsall
68 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS4), about 570 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900586.
32 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 19, E: 8, F: 2). 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 4.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, High Heath Park, is about 450 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 134 to 140 m above sea level. 2 of its 68 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St John's Medical Centre, about 1.0 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 20 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
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (25); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (26); 1967-1975 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (3).
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 (37% of about 710 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
Finished in the last three months
- 21 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS4 1RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 9 | unlikely |
| WS4 1RR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 68 addresses are between 134 m and 140 m above sea level (137 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1RR | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| WS4 1RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 29 within 800 m; nearest Jockey Fields Shelfield | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.7 km |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2.3 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 720 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St John's Medical Centre | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hartshorne Chemist | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Kkhh LTD T/A Walsall Wood Dentistry | 1.5 km |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 2.3 km |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 2.7 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest High Heath Park 1.8 ha | 450 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 550 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Shelfield Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 690 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Greenfields Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 950 m south |
| Rails Wood | Wood | 1.2 km north-west |
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south-east |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.3 km north-east |
| Pelsall Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.9 km south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 66 | 68 |
2 of the street's 68 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 370 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m | 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 |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castlefort Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | 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 |
| Ryders Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 2.0 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support 4 U Ltd WS4 1AN | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy WS4 1BW | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Simply Out of School St Francis WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Harry's Greek Tavern WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Q Bar WS9 9AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd WS9 9AJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holmbridge Grove (7); On or near Walsall Road (7); On or near Green Lane (4); On or near Meadow Brook (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 Support 4 U Ltd (other catering premises, WS4 1AN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (school/college/university, WS4 1BW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 29 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Q Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, WS9 9AJ) now 5 Very good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 27 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS4 1RS: 44 addresses
- WS4 1RT: 23 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- WS4 1RR: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.