Milton Close Walsall
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901312.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 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 Bescot Stadium, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palfrey Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Palfrey Health Centre, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 1,040 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)
- STATION STREET WMC, 119 MILTON STREET,WALSALL,WS1 4LW: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Dale Street Family Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Narrow Lane House and Neighbourhood Office Site, Narrow Lane, Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Pleck Working Men's Club, Pleck Road, Walsall: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 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 31 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS1 4LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 115 m and 116 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 4LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milton Place New Mills | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Wallows Lane | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Palfrey Health Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Larvic Ismail Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillary Street Dental Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Larvic Pharmacy Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palfrey Park 6.6 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 2 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Brunswick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Merrion's Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 350 m | 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fullbrook Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Joseph Leckie Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 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: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Wood Green Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier WS1 4LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Naya Bazaar WS1 4LW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Apr 2022 |
| McDonald's WS1 4SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Walsall Grocery Ltd WS1 4LN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Ahmed's Takeaway WS1 4LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Barka WS1 4LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Chaiiboss WS1 4LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Cherry Tree School WS1 4AB | School/college/university | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Food Warehouse WS1 4SB | Distributors/Transporters | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Palfrey Wines & Pound Plus Store WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Flame Hut WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Pearl Fish Bar WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Watan Foods WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers WS1 4LA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza WS1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Milton Place (33); On or near Bescot Crescent (15); On or near Cobden Street (11); On or near Dorothy Street (9); On or near Milton Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 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) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Milton Place · Milton Street · New Mills Street · Milton Street · Dorothy Street · Bescot Crescent · Cobden Street · King Street · Queen Mary Street · Whitmore Street · Wallows Lane · Rosamond 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.