Khyber Close Darlaston, Walsall
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902422.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 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 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 Bescot Stadium, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owen Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rough Hay Surgery, about 360 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 119 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (97% of about 690 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)
- Former London Works, Stafford Road, Darlaston: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Favourite House, 2 Bilston Street, and 16 to 19 Church Street, Darlaston: up to 18 homes, permissioned (760 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, 0 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 8PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS10 8PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 130 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS10 8PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Khyber Close Rough Hay | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rough Hay Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brutons Pharmacy (Darlaston) | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsall Road Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Owen Park 1.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | George Rose Park 4.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,160 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,060 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 11–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rowley View Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&A Distributions Ltd WS10 8HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Best One WS10 8HW | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 7 Jun 2017 |
| MC Quality Packing Ltd WS10 8HE | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Rough Hay Community Centre WS10 8PL | Other catering premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Musicbox Nursery Ltd WS10 8PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Spicy Flames WS10 8PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Delight African Restaurant WS10 8PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School WS10 8HN | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| ABM Catering WS10 8HN | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| B & M WV13 2QU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Home Bargains WV13 2QU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Woods Bank Academy WS10 8NQ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza WS10 8NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Family Shopper WS10 8PR | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Peacocks Fish Bar WS10 8PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bayley Crescent (22); On or near Brown Road (13); On or near Khyber Close (12); On or near Haycock Place (10); On or near Hall Street East (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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 Voujon Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS10 8JP) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nags Head (pub/bar/nightclub, WS10 8JP) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Premier Local (retailers - other, WS10 8EP) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bayley Crescent · Cash Joynson Avenue · Hampton Place · Hemmings Street · Hall Street East · Brown Road · Haycock Place · Yardley Street · Wesson Road · Crown Court · Barford Close · Empress 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.