Lime Close Willenhall, Walsall
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902443.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 7, D: 3, 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 Walsall, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 149 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 Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 350 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £149,000 | £148,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £84,000 | £83,000 | £85,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £34,750 | £34,750 | £34,750 |
| 1999 | 2 | £39,060 | £37,620 | £40,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £35,995 | £35,995 | £35,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2022 | 13 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 23 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2021 | 21 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 5 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 27 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 23 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2009 | 5 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 27 May 2002 | 13 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £46,500 | |
| 23 Oct 2000 | 17 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £34,750 | |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 17 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £37,620 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 21 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £40,500 | |
| 22 Apr 1996 | 13 WS2 0JR | Terraced | £35,995 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
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 (81% of about 750 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 Petrol Station between Bentley Road North and Bentley Mill Way, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (900 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 147 m and 149 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 0JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 0JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cromwell Close Bentley | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | Premier Dental Care | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj's Supermarket Ltd WS2 0LP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WS2 0BA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| The Hub Community Food Shop WS2 0BD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Whipped Royale WS2 0EP | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Bagi Convenience Uk Ltd WS2 0BA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2023 |
| The Crusty Cob WS2 0BD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bentley Fish Bar WS2 0BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Bentley West Primary School WS2 0EQ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare WS2 0EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Jane Lane School WS2 0JH | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| A & R Bars WS2 0AS | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Lodge Farm Junior School WV12 4BU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2018 |
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School WV12 4BU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Lodge Farm Primary Schools Community Shop WV12 4BU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Quilter Close (39); On or near Lilac Grove (11); On or near Cottle Close (10); On or near Rowlands Close (9); On or near Dyson Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Laburnum Grove · Dyson Close · Quilter Close · Rowlands Close · Lime Avenue · Hawthorn Place · Berkley Close · Jane Lane Close · Cottle Close · Everest Road · Paddington Walk · Oak 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.