Marshland Way Willenhall, Walsall
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10,WS2), about 480 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 41903138.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 40% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owen Park, is about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 124 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 Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 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 (76% 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)
- LAND ADJACENT BENTLEY GREEN, BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WALSALL: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Former Petrol Station between Bentley Road North and Bentley Mill Way, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 60,WALSALL ROAD,WILLENHALL,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 23 December 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 4 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS2 0WB | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 120 m and 124 m above sea level (122 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8LN | 100% | 30% | 40% | 0% |
| WS2 0WB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wrexham Avenue County Bridge | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.7 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 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 Payzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Owen Park 1.2 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,940 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7.2 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 320 m |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 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 Walsall: see them on the Walsall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Green Beefeater WS2 0WB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Nick's Cafe at G A Nicholas WS2 0WB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd WS10 8LQ | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Bentley Leisure Pavilion WS2 0DF | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| County Bridge School WS2 0DH | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Brian Betteridge Butchers Limited WS2 0DL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| G K Wines & Grocers Ltd WS2 0BZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2025 |
| G K Wine Ltd WS2 0BZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Hungry Pigs WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Peri Peri Peppers WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
| Sugar Rush WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Crave Kingdom/Chill N Grill WS2 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oberon Grove (13); On or near Bentley Road South (11); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oberon Grove · Black Country Route · Bentley Road North · Bentley Road South · Anson Road · King Charles Avenue · Pendlebury 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.