Mendips Close Willenhall, Walsall
9 addresses across 1 postcode (WV12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41904466.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £243,500 | £242,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £211,000 | £207,000 | £215,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £164,995 | £159,995 | £172,495 |
| 2015 | 5 | £199,995 | £159,995 | £209,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 2 WV12 4DU | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 3 WV12 4DU | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 4 WV12 4DU | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 8 WV12 4DU | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2021 | 5 WV12 4DU | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 6 WV12 4DU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2016 | 2 WV12 4DU | Detached | £172,495 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 4 WV12 4DU | Semi-detached | £164,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 3 WV12 4DU | Semi-detached | £159,995 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 7 WV12 4DU | Detached | £204,995 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 5 WV12 4DU | Detached | £174,995 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 1 WV12 4DU | Semi-detached | £159,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 8 WV12 4DU | Detached | £209,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 6 WV12 4DU | Detached | £199,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2014 (8).
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 820 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 BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (350 m)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 138 m and 141 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sherlock Close Lane Head | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harding Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lanehead, Short Heath Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 560 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Lea Allotments 1,870 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 107 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 130 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Invention Learning Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School WV12 4DS | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Rosedale C of E Infant School WV12 4EG | School/college/university | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carl Hedges WV12 4DN | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd WV12 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Nisa WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Harding Pharmacy WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Stroud Express WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Willow Rose Care Home WV12 4ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Winehala Court WV12 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| The Homestead WV12 4DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| The Whimsey WV12 4JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Chip Stop WV12 4JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Lane Head Post Office & Stores WV12 4JR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Tesco WV12 4JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Oriental Kitchen WV12 4JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Douglas Davies Close (21); On or near Spindle Tree Rise (20); On or near Wolverson Close (15); On or near Shopping Area (12); On or near Pattenham Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 Willow Rose Care Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WV12 4ET) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Rosedale C of E Infant School (school/college/university, WV12 4EG) now Awaiting inspection, was Exempt found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Short Heath Junior School (school/college/university, WV12 4DS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 4DU: 9 addresses of 97 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rhys Thomas Close · Bassett Close · Spindle Tree Rise · Pennine Way · Wolverson Close · Dibble Close · Benton Close · Ernest Clarke Close · Birch Tree Hollow · Stroud Avenue · Hazelwood Grove · Pattenham 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.