Mallows Close Darlaston, Walsall
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903623.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2, 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 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Darlaston Family Practice, about 300 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 370 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 49 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (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 (64% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Darlaston (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Favourite House, 2 Bilston Street, and 16 to 19 Church Street, Darlaston: up to 18 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- SITE OF JOHN WOOTTON HOUSE & GREAT CROFT HOUSE, WESLEY ROAD, DARLASTON: up to 23 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Former London Works, Stafford Road, Darlaston: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- MURCO SERVICE STATION, PINFOLD STREET, DARLASTON: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Roapp Hall, Dorsett Road Terrace, Darlaston: up to 11 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Adjoining 15 Joynson Street, Darlaston: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Joynson Street (site of former Kings Hill JMI School and west of 15), Darlaston: up to 34 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Bentley Road North (corner of King Charles Avenue), Bentley: up to 18 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 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 12 addresses are between 140 m and 141 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8AA | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| WS10 8DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Darlaston Asda | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wednesbury Bus Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Wednesbury | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darlaston Family Practice | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsall Road Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 100 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 1.7 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Kings Hill Park 3.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,160 m² | 200 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brunswick Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 8 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 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 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 |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rowley View Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 11–19 | 930 m (0.6 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 |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holyhead Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; 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 |
| Albert Pritchard Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn WS10 8AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Le Italiano WS10 8AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Charda Punjab Sweets and Restaurant WS10 8DE | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Scabby Oss Cafe WS10 8DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Darlaston Post Office WS10 8AB | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Green Dragon WS10 8DY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Heron Foods WS10 8DE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Chameleons WS10 8DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Asda Stores WS10 8UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Compass Group UK and Ireland WS10 8UZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Pizza Land WS10 8DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Desi Swaad WS10 8DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Punjab Haveli Ltd WS10 8DE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Spice Hub WS10 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Cod n Crown Fish Bar WS10 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 |
| Vehicle crime | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Street (133); On or near Parking Area (63); On or near Mallows Close (27); On or near Great Croft Street (26); On or near Rectory Avenue (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 King's Kitchen Caribbean Takeaway (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS10 9JL) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Green Dragon (pub/bar/nightclub, WS10 8DY) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 14 October 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
Rectory Avenue · Crescent Road · King Street · Picturedrome Way · Avenue Road · New Street · Great Croft Street · Slater Street · Church Street · Waverley Road · Wesleys Fold · Dale End
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.