Moat Road Walsall
54 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS2), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902270.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 24, E: 7, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 136 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forrester Street Medical Centre, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £131,000 | £131,000 | £131,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £94,500 | £94,500 | £94,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £32,500 | £32,500 | £32,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | 112 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2021 | 116 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 153 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 116 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2009 | 155 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 149 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2004 | 147 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2003 | 110 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | 149 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 147 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 23 Jan 1998 | 104 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £32,500 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 110 WS2 9PY | Semi-detached | £41,000 |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (12); House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1930-1949 (21); 1900-1929 (9); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 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 (64% of about 1,820 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)
- GARAGES AND SITE OF 29-39 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- BENTLEY MOOR CLUB,BENTLEY DRIVE,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- THE BELLE VUE ,MOAT ROAD,WALSALL,WS2 9PR: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (west side), Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 70 HOLLYHEDGE LANE (111): up to 12 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (30 to 32), Walsall: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (28), Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Hollyhedge Lane (east side) (former Bradford Coal Wharf), Walsall: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 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, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 9UX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| WS2 9UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS2 9PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 127 m and 136 m above sea level (132 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 9PY | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| WS2 9UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 9UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maddison Avenue Pleck | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Forrester Street Medical Centre | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Bridge Dental Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 350 m |
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), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east. 10 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 54 |
32 of the street's 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 260 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 260 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiseon Lee WS2 9UX | Other catering premises | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Primley Service Station & Asda Express WS2 8RN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Alumwell Junior School WS2 9UP | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Alumwell Infant School WS2 9UP | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Karachi Street Food Ltd WS2 9QB | Mobile caterer | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| W'hampton Rd Post Office & Newsagent WS2 8RQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Wing Wah Chinese Takeaway WS2 8RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2025 |
| Benny's Chicken WS2 8RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bluebells Childrens Home WS2 9UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Local Shop WS2 9XQ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Dorothy Pattison Hospital WS2 9XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Fresnius Medical Care Renal Services WS2 9XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | Exempt | |
| E-ACT Reedswood Primary School WS2 8RX | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lifestyle Express WS2 8RX | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2017 |
| KFC (M6 Juction 10) WS2 8TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Primley Close (24); On or near Wolverhampton Road (24); On or near Petrol Station (20); On or near Chester Place (16); On or near Ripon Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- WS2 9UX: 46 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- WS2 9UE: 7 addresses
- WS2 9PY: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Madison Avenue · York Avenue · Ripon Road · Alumwell Road · Chester Place · Primley Close · Alum Well Road · Bassett Street · Bentley Place · Manor Road · Norwich Road · Friezeland Road
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.