Lane Head Close Willenhall, Walsall
8 addresses across 1 postcode (WV12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41904470.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 2).
- 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 Bloxwich, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 760 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: It is about 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Invention Health Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 171 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2013 (5); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
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 (59% of about 710 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 TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- LAND BETWEEN 108 AND 120 COLTHAM ROAD, WILLENHALL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 161 Broad Lane South Wolverhampton WV11 3SB: up to 1 home, permissioned (920 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, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 addresses are about 143 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haley Street Lane Head | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Invention Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lanehead, Short Heath Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Lea Allotments 1,870 m² | 290 m |
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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whimsey WV12 4JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Chip Stop WV12 4JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Lane Head Post Office & Stores WV12 4JR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Tesco WV12 4JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Oriental Kitchen WV12 4JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Aladdin's Pizza WV12 4JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Aladdins Willenhall WV12 4JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| R & B Foodstore (Nisa) WV12 4JN | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Synergy WV12 5QU | School/college/university | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Go Karting & Laser Centre WV12 5QY | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Dizzy Kidz WV12 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Jolly Collier WV12 4QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Short Heath Junior School WV12 4DS | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Winehala Court WV12 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Jubilee House (Pub) WV12 4HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Road (52); On or near A462 (28); On or near Greadier Street (26); On or near Shepherd Drive (15); On or near Lane Head Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Short Heath Junior School (school/college/university, WV12 4DS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 4BF: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Haley Street · Short Street · Whimsey Close · Mill Lane · Magness Crescent · Lodge Street · Lowbridge Close · Greadier Street · Shepherd Drive · Watkins Road · Queen's Lea · Stroud Avenue
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.