John Street Walsall
17 addresses across 1 postcode (WS2), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901230.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 Walsall, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Leckie Wildlife Park, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Peter's Surgery, about 340 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 163 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2024 | 12 WS2 8AF | Other | £261,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jan 2019 | 5 WS2 8AF | Other | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (82% of about 780 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)
- Mill Street, (former scrap yard), Walsall: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Mill Street, Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Hatherton Liberal Club, North Street, Walsall: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Green Lane Police Station: up to 130 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- RYECROFT VILLAS, PROFFITT STREET: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Metal Casements, Birch Street, Walsall: up to 95 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 70 HOLLYHEDGE LANE (111): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (30 to 32), Walsall: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (730 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, 4 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 8AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ryecroft Street Birchills | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Walsall | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peter's Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ws4 Dental Care | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leckie Wildlife Park 1.1 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Grange 62 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,470 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 64 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Arboretum, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 58 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | 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 |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Butts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chuckery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious and Glorious Food Ltd WS2 8AF | Retailers - other | 30 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Pretty Bricks WS2 8AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pretty Bricks WS2 8AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza WS2 8EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Chicken Palace Royale and Burger Bite WS2 8DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Kurdistan Mini Store WS2 8DU | Retailers - other | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Feb 2025 |
| SM Butchers WS2 8DU | Retailers - other | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Addy's Shawarma and Bunz WS2 8EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Nilshan Convenient Store WS2 8DU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 May 2024 |
| Lee Garden WS2 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Seven Stars PH WS2 8DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Stafford Foods WS2 8DU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Stafford Lifestyle Express Ltd WS2 8DU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Ruth's Mini Market WS2 8EA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Hussan Sweet Centre WS2 8ED | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B4210 (63); On or near Penkridge Street (21); On or near Marlow Street (19); On or near Ryecroft Street (17); On or near John Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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 Great Donner Kebab (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS2 8DG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The MindKind Projects (retailers - other, WS2 8AP) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 21 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings SM Butchers (retailers - other, WS2 8DU) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 8AF: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ryecroft Street · Ryecroft Park · Mill Street · Short Acre Street · Portland Street · Whitehouse Street · Marlow Street · College Way · Hall Street · Garden Street · Leckie Road · Croft Street
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.