Harrison Road Shelfield, Walsall
21 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS4), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900597.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £255,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5, E: 3).
- 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 Bloxwich, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, High Heath Park, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Street Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £203,500 | £165,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £135,000 | £130,000 | £140,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £76,000 | £44,000 | £108,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 19 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 7 WS4 1AU | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 13 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 15 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £203,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2023 | 10 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 3 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 17 May 2019 | 19 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 3 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 23 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2015 | 17 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2013 | 9 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2011 | 5 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 28 May 2010 | 23 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 23 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £122,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 3 WS4 1AU | Terraced | £133,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 5 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 6 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £44,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 12 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 10 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £71,500 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 12 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 8 WS4 1AU | Semi-detached | £44,950 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (2); 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 (40% of about 680 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 2 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 1AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS4 1BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS4 1AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 142 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 24 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Lane High Heath | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Street Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartshorne Chemist | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oraco LTD | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Atm | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Heath Park 1.8 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shelfield Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenfields Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rails Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Pelsall Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Pelsall Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pelsall Village School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ryders Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furama Chinese Takeaway WS4 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 May 2023 |
| K V Hartshorne Chemist WS4 1AT | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local WS4 1AT | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Spring Lane Fish Bar WS4 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Steak Rattle n Roll WS4 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Bluebell House WS4 1AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| School Farm Shop WS4 1BT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| St Francis R C Primary School WS4 1RH | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2017 |
| St Francis Club WS4 1RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Support 4 U Ltd WS4 1AN | Other catering premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mill Lodge Care Home WS4 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Simply Out of School St Francis WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Harry's Greek Tavern WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy WS4 1BW | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Midcounties Co-operative WS4 1PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windsor Grove (9); On or near Clarendon Road (8); On or near Church Way (6); On or near Spring Lane (6); On or near Birch Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 St Francis Club (pub/bar/nightclub, WS4 1RH) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- 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
Postcodes on this street
- WS4 1AU: 18 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- WS4 1BF: 2 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- WS4 1AZ: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Foundry Gardens · Spring Close · Clarendon Road · Broad Lane · Summer Lane · Autumn Close · Birch Lane · Spring Lane · Autumn Drive · Radford Drive · Windsor Grove · Old Mill Gardens
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.