Hilton Way Willenhall, Walsall
10 addresses across 1 postcode (WV12), about 70 m long. USRN 41903107.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £130,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich North, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Rough Wood Country Park (107 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 160 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sina Health Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £130,500 | £130,500 | £130,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £37,950 | £37,950 | £37,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2019 | 7 WV12 5XA | Terraced | £130,500 | |
| 20 May 2013 | 11 WV12 5XA | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 11 WV12 5XA | Terraced | £47,500 | |
| 7 May 1999 | 7 WV12 5XA | Terraced | £37,950 | |
| 28 Apr 1995 | 7 WV12 5XA | Terraced | £38,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1); Flat (1). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (2).
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 (34% of about 670 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)
- Allen's Centre, Hilton Road, New Invention: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- New Invention Workings Mens Victory Club, Lichfield Road, New Invention WV12 5BB: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- St Edmunds Gennings, Forest Gate, Willenhall WV12 5LF: up to 33 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- New Invention Methodist Church, Lichfield Road, New Invention: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 21 Reynolds Walk Wolverhampton WV11 2QD, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 22 Reynolds Walk Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 2QD, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Garage site behind 1-27 Simmons Road WV11 2NU, completed (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Garage Site Behind 104 Snape Road Wolverhampton: up to 2 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
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, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 160 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 5XA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Milestone Allens Rough | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sina Health Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Invention Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op New Inventions, Lichfield Road Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,440 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,240 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 119 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 140 m north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Clumps | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 710 m (0.4 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; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Invention Learning Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Busill Jones Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton WV12 5EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Beacon Primary School WV12 5HA | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Milestone WV12 5DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Essington Road Store WV12 5XY | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Nar Convenience WV12 5DW | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Shell Bar Fish Shop WV12 5AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Store WV12 5EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Booze Corner WV12 5EA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Sam's Fish Bar WV12 5EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs PLC WV12 5EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Tamaris WV12 5BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brookhill Close (18); On or near Dorchester Close (11); On or near Fairlawn Close (11); On or near Moxhull Close (10); On or near Taverners Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Tamaris (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WV12 5BE) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Shell Bar Fish Shop (takeaway/sandwich shop, WV12 5AR) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 15 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 5XA: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fairlawn Close · Dorchester Road · Dorchester Close · Heath Road · Beacon Road · Fairlawn Way · Moxhull Gardens · Moxhull Close · Hilton Road · Stretton Road · Brookhill Close · Brookhill Way
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.