Kendricks Road Darlaston, Walsall
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS10), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902419.
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owen Park, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Darlaston Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (74% of about 720 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)
- THE SUBSTATION, PARK LANE, DARLASTON WS10 9SE: up to 20 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT BENTLEY GREEN, BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WALSALL: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (800 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8LX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS10 8XL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS10 8BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 118 m and 121 m above sea level (119 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS10 8LX | 88% | 88% | 88% | 13% |
| WS10 8XL | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Street Fallings Heath | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wednesbury Bus Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.9 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darlaston Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MPK - James Bridge, Darlston Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Owen Park 1.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 280 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brunswick Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 13 |
13 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Pritchard Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aib Foods Ltd WS10 8XL | Distributors/Transporters | 100 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Sub Station WS10 8BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ancient Sands WS10 8BN | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| MPK Garages WS10 8LZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2025 |
| James Bridge PFS WS10 8LZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Aib Foods Ltd WS10 8XL | Distributors/Transporters | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cottage Brunch WS10 9SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Salisbury JM&I WS10 8BQ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Breakfast Box WS10 8XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Akshay News WS10 9SH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Accord Housing WS10 8BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (28); On or near Short Street (18); On or near Simmonds Place (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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 The Breakfast Box (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS10 8XB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS10 8LX: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- WS10 8XL: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- WS10 8BN: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Simmonds Place · Walsall Road · Short Street · Cemetery Road · Station Street · Heath Road · Tramway Close · Bentley Mill Way · Fallings Heath Close · Westbourne 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.