Manor Road Precinct Walsall
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901289.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £43,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 3, E: 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 137 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forrester Street Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £43,500 | £43,500 | £43,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 6 WS2 8RF | Flat or maisonette | £43,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2019 | ANGEL COURT CARE HOME WS2 8RF | Other | £513,700 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Flat (15). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); rented (private) (1).
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 (75% of about 1,180 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)
- BENTLEY MOOR CLUB,BENTLEY DRIVE,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- THE BELLE VUE ,MOAT ROAD,WALSALL,WS2 9PR: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- GARAGES AND SITE OF 29-39 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Hollyhedge Lane (west side), Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 70 HOLLYHEDGE LANE (111): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (30 to 32), Walsall: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (28), Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (former Bradford Coal Wharf), Walsall: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 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
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 addresses are about 137 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 8RF | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| WS2 9PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pargeter Street Pleck | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.5 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forrester Street Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bridge Dental Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Manor Hospital | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 21 |
21 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 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 |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kaydees WS2 8PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Walsall Community Association WS2 8PR | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Karachi Street Food Ltd WS2 9QB | Mobile caterer | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| W'hampton Rd Post Office & Newsagent WS2 8RQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Emmanuel School (Walsall) WS2 8PR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| A B Food Store WS2 9PJ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Oct 2025 |
| ANQ Birchills Halal Meat WS2 8QX | Retailers - other | 270 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Feb 2026 |
| AB Supermarket WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Lalli Superstore WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Lali Super Store WS2 9PL | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Primley Service Station & Asda Express WS2 8RN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Sail WS2 9NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hollyhedge Convenience Store. WS2 8PZ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| E-ACT Reedswood Primary School WS2 8RX | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lifestyle Express WS2 8RX | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Forrester Street Precinct (41); On or near Drayton Street (27); On or near Bentley Place (19); On or near Manor Road Precinct (19); On or near Bassett Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 19% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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 The Light Cinema Walsall (other catering premises, WS2 8DD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Manor Road · Pargeter Street · Drayton Street · Raleigh Street · Moat Road · Forrester Street Precinct · Bakers Street · Hollyhedge Close · Wilbraham Road · Bentley Place · Forrester Street · Checketts Street
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.