Junction Street Walsall
18 addresses across 4 postcodes (WS1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901231.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palfrey Park, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Palfrey Health Centre, about 300 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £35,500 | £35,500 | £35,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2014 | 1 WS1 4HG | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 3 Jan 1997 | FLAT, 24 WS1 4HG | Terraced | £35,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); Flat (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,590 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)
- STATION STREET WMC, 119 MILTON STREET,WALSALL,WS1 4LW: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Dale Street Family Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- CAR PARK OFF SISTER DORA GARDENS, SISTER DORA GARDENS, WALSALL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Alexander House, 52 , Bradford Street, WALSALL, WS1 3QD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- PATTISON HOUSE, MIDLAND ROAD, WALSALL: up to 63 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 74 BRADFORD STREET, WALSALL WS1 3QD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Narrow Lane House and Neighbourhood Office Site, Narrow Lane, Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 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, 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS1 4HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS1 4HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS1 4JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 125 m and 129 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4HE | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| WS1 4HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 4HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 4JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bradford Arms Palfrey | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Palfrey Health Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Larvic Ismail Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brace Street Health Centre | 370 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larvic Pharmacy Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palfrey Park 6.6 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 20 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and attached presbytery, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Merrion's Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 150 m | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 260 m | 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 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 |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 890 m (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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fullbrook Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Big Bite WS1 4JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Khan's Fish Bar WS1 4JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Bangla Store WS1 4JT | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Pearl Fish Bar WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Watan Foods WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Pamir Super Store Ltd WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Larvic Pharmacy WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Bipin Newsagents WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Baltic Mini Market WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 17 South Street Residential Home WS1 4HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flame Hut WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Palfrey Wines & Pound Plus Store WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Lily Bloom Cakes WS1 4JY | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Street (29); On or near Victor Street (27); On or near Parking Area (25); On or near Spout Lane (20); On or near Petrol Station (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 13% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 Watan Bakery Ltd (manufacturers/packers, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hussain Meats (retailers - other, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Watan Bakery (manufacturers/packers, WS1 4HW) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Khan's Fish Bar (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS1 4JT) newly listed: 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 16 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Unique Jamaican Food Store (retailers - other, WS1 3RW) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 16 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS1 4HG: 15 addresses
- WS1 4HE: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
- WS1 4HJ: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- WS1 4JT: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Watery Lane · South Street · South Street Gardens · Earl Street · Rutter Street · Bescot Street · Clews Close · Dale Street · Truda Street · Victor Street · Rosamond Street · Wednesbury 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.