Moss Close Aldridge, Walsall
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902912.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 4).
- Flood: 8 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 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 154 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portland Medical Practice, about 300 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (9); Flat (7); Bungalow, end-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (10); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (59% of about 640 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)
- ANCHOR HOUSE, ANCHOR ROAD, ALDRIDGE: up to 6 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Aldridge Magistrates Court, Rookery Lane, Aldridge, Walsall: up to 9 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 0DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS9 0BW | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 154 m and 155 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS9 0BW | 100% | 100% | 82% | 0% |
| WS9 0DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Blake Street 345,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Butlers Lane 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moss Close Aldridge | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portland Medical Practice | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldridge Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ws9 Dream Dental | 300 m |
| Hospital | Spire Little Aston Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anchor Meadow Playing Fields 8.6 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,000 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Barr Common | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Hayhead Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Longwood Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Branton Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 6 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 24 |
7 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge School - A Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whetstone Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leighswood School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion WS9 0BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Feb 2019 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) WS9 0BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2012 |
| The Old Railway House Nursery Ltd WS9 0BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Mfg Londis Redhouse WS9 8DL | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Aldridge Science College WS9 0AS | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Tynings Lane Church WS9 0AS | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Sall Express WS9 0JW | Retailers - other | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| SK Superstore WS9 0JW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Sunstone B WS9 0JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Sunstone A WS9 0JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Boost Lifestyle Nootropics WS9 8PT | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Anchor Wines WS9 8PT | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Crown WS9 8PT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Regards Restaurant WS9 8PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Aldridge Methodist Church WS9 8PT | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paddock Lane (10); On or near Hilary Drive (8); On or near New Road (8); On or near Oakley Avenue (3); On or near Station Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Tynings Lane Church (other catering premises, WS9 0AS) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 13 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hilary Drive · Oakley Avenue · Speedwell Close · New Road · Southfield Close · Walsall Road · Paddock Lane · Eastfield Close · Westfield Drive · Station Road · Red House Lane · Pool Green Terrace
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.