Mill Road Shelfield, Walsall
102 addresses across 5 postcodes (WS3,WS4), about 590 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903487.
- Energy: 56 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 30, E: 10, F: 2).
- Flood: 22 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 B; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 52% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pelsall Common, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 130 to 134 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 102 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Street Surgery, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
56 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (27); House, semi-detached (22); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (40); 1930-1949 (10); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (47); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (36 addresses)
- 1a, Fordbrook Lane
- 2, Fordbrook Lane
- 4, Fordbrook Lane
- 7, Fordbrook Lane
- 13, Fordbrook Lane
- 14, Fordbrook Lane
- 16, Fordbrook Lane
- 17 Fordbrook Lane
- 18, Fordbrook Lane
- 20, Fordbrook Lane
- 22, Fordbrook Lane
- 23, Fordbrook Lane
- 26, Fordbrook Lane
- 31, Fordbrook Lane
- 32, Fordbrook Lane
- 36, Fordbrook Lane
- 38, Fordbrook Lane
- 39, Fordbrook Lane
- 41, Fordbrook Lane
- 48, Fordbrook Lane
- 49a, Fordbrook Lane
- 49b, Fordbrook Lane
- 52, Fordbrook Lane
- 61, Fordbrook Lane
- 65, Fordbrook Lane
- 67, Fordbrook Lane
- 69, Fordbrook Lane
- 70, Fordbrook Lane
- 71, Fordbrook Lane
- 72, Fordbrook Lane
- 88, Fordbrook Lane
- 94, Fordbrook Lane
- 96, Fordbrook Lane
- 98, Fordbrook Lane
- 110, Fordbrook Lane
- 116, Fordbrook Lane
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 2,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Pelsall Common (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.
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, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 12 at medium risk and 42 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 102 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 18 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 4BN | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 4 / 19 | unlikely |
| WS3 4BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| WS3 4BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 3 | unlikely |
| WS4 1BG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 11 | unlikely |
| WS4 1BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 102 addresses are between 130 m and 134 m above sea level (132 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 4BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 4BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 4BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1BL | 100% | 52% | 52% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Daisy Bank Close High Heath | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Street Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartshorne Chemist | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oraco LTD | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bloxwich Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Atm | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pelsall Common 18 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Greenfields Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rails Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Pelsall Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Pelsall Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 74 | 102 |
28 of the street's 102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pelsall Village School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ryders Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rivers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lodge Care Home WS4 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Bluebell House WS4 1AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| School Farm Shop WS4 1BT | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Pelsall Cricket And Sports Club WS3 4BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Furama Chinese Takeaway WS4 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 18 May 2023 |
| K V Hartshorne Chemist WS4 1AT | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local WS4 1AT | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Spring Lane Fish Bar WS4 1AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Steak Rattle n Roll WS4 1AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Hing's Welcome WS3 4LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fordbrook Lane (3); On or near Daisy Bank Close (2); On or near Field Lane (2); On or near Old Mill House Close (1); On or near Field Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS3 4BN: 61 addresses of 68 in the postcode
- WS3 4BW: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- WS3 4BS: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
- WS4 1BG: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- WS4 1BL: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
West Way · Fordbrook Lane · Field Close · Fordbrook Lane · Daisy Bank Close · Old Mill House Close · Mill Road · Mill Road · Vicarage Road · Millfield Avenue · Autumn Drive · Church Way
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.