Holly Close Willenhall, Walsall
39 addresses across 1 postcode (WV12), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901793.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 18, E: 1, F: 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 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 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 145 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Invention Health Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £236,000 | £190,000 | £241,328 |
| 2021 | 2 | £150,000 | £125,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £162,500 | £140,000 | £185,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £87,322 | £59,643 | £115,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £90,725 | £87,500 | £93,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 2 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 41 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2022 | 2 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £236,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 19 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £241,328 | |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 39 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2021 | 43 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2021 | 21 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 27 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2019 | 8 WV12 5RR | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 6 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2018 | 47 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 4 May 2018 | 47 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £102,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 14 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 5 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £59,643 | |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 26 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 8 WV12 5RR | Terraced | £137,500 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 24 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 43 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £93,950 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 8 WV12 5RR | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 27 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £56,200 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | 5 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £46,100 | |
| 27 Jun 2001 | 33 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2000 | 33 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 45 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 1 WV12 5RR | Semi-detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (23). Built: 1930-1949 (21); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (social) (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 B (62% of about 600 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)
- LAND BETWEEN 108 AND 120 COLTHAM ROAD, WILLENHALL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- New Invention Workings Mens Victory Club, Lichfield Road, New Invention WV12 5BB: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 161 Broad Lane South Wolverhampton WV11 3SB: up to 1 home, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- St Edmunds Gennings, Forest Gate, Willenhall WV12 5LF: up to 33 homes, permissioned (870 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 39 addresses are between 145 m and 149 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 5RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Coppice Lane Head | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Invention Health Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Queens Lea Allotments 1,870 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 107 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| The Clumps | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 39 |
4 of the street's 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 450 m (0.3 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 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beacon Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority Children's Home WV12 4EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Amery Unionist Club WV12 5RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Short Heath Methodist Church WV12 5PZ | Other catering premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| The Swan WV12 5QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Synergy WV12 5QU | School/college/university | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Go Karting & Laser Centre WV12 5QY | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Coco Deluxe Ltd WV12 5TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Lifestyle Express Eric's Convenienc WV12 5TL | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza by Carlos WV12 5TL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Dizzy Kidz WV12 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Short Heath Royal British Legion Clu WV12 5PT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Alyssa's Bakery WV12 5SX | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bridge Service Station WV12 5PG | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Short Heath Liberal Club WV12 5PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2017 |
| United Kingdom (pub) WV12 5PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clift Close (19); On or near Drancy Avenue (14); On or near Park/Open Space (10); On or near Cheniston Road (7); On or near Bradgate Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 5RR: 39 addresses
Nearby streets
Lucknow Road · Clift Close · The Coppice · Coppice Lane · Wesley Road · Bradgate Close · Edmoor Close · Delamere Road · Straight Road · Howe Crescent · Pimbury Road · Harlech Road
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.