Little Orchard Close Shelfield, Walsall
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS4), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900046.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: 5 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 D; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 13% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and High Heath Park (1.8 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rushall Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 100 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £193,500 | £187,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2009 | 5 | £195,000 | £171,000 | £207,027 |
| 2008 | 2 | £254,975 | £244,950 | £265,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | 5 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 3 WS4 1NZ | Other | £1,800 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 5 WS4 1NZ | Other | £1,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 4 WS4 1NZ | Other | £1,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 2 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 1 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 16 May 2014 | 2 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 7 May 2013 | 6 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2009 | 1 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £171,000 | New build. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 7 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 5 Jun 2009 | 5 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2009 | 3 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £202,000 | New build. |
| 24 Apr 2009 | 2 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £207,027 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 6 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £244,950 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2008 | 8 WS4 1NZ | Detached | £265,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2007-2011 (2); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (60% of about 480 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.
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, 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS4 1PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 138 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1NZ | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
| WS4 1PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Drive Shelfield | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rushall Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartshorne Chemist | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | High Heath Park 1.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shelfield Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenfields Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Rails Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgershack Shelfield WS4 1PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Shelfield Fish Bar WS4 1PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Chef WS4 1PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Midcounties Co-operative WS4 1PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Subway, Heath Service Station WS4 1PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Esso also t/a Premier WS4 1PX | Retailers - other | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Pine View WS4 1PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| St Francis Club WS4 1RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| St Francis R C Primary School WS4 1RH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Harry's Greek Tavern WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Simply Out of School St Francis WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Christopher's House WS4 1PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Willows Superstore WS4 1RD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Greenfield Primary School WS4 1PL | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (48); On or near Four Crosses Road (12); On or near Schoolgate Close (8); On or near Spring Road (7); On or near Petrol Station (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 Mellors Catering Services (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS4 1PL) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings St Francis Club (pub/bar/nightclub, WS4 1RH) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Greenfield Primary School (school/college/university, WS4 1PL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Stream Meadow · The Drive · Springhill Close · Watermeadow Drive · Meadowlands Drive · Gladeside Close · Parkstone Close · Swan Pool Grove · Four Crosses Road · Broadheath Drive · Woodhaven · Schoolgate Close
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.