M6 Walsall, Sandwell
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10,WS2), about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) long, classed as a motorway. USRN 41904223.
- 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 A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pleck Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 117 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pleck Health Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 860 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,260 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 (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Narrow Lane House and Neighbourhood Office Site, Narrow Lane, Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Pleck Working Men's Club, Pleck Road, Walsall: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are 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 9QY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS2 9DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 117 m and 118 m above sea level (117 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 9QY | 97% | 94% | 94% | 3% |
| WS2 9DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest IKEA Superstore Fallings Heath | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wednesbury Bus Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Wallows Lane | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pleck Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillary Street Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mpk - James Bridge, Darlston | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pleck Park 9.8 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brunswick Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south. 3 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Albert Pritchard Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wood Green Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Wood Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) WS2 9AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Ikea - Restaurant WS10 9SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Chestnut Tree WS10 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| New Wok WS2 9SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Globe Inn WS2 9SG | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Jan 2019 |
| The Cottage Brunch WS10 9SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Ltd WS10 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2024 |
| The Burger Spot WS10 9QY | Mobile caterer | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| B&Q Ltd WS10 9QY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hucker Close (23); On or near Somers Road (18); On or near Aldis Road (8); On or near M6 (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 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
Wolverhampton Road · M6 · Aldis Road · Somers Road · Hucker Close · Hucker Road · Axletree Way · Slaters Lane · Gower Street · Hough Place
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.