Nelson Street Willenhall, Walsall
1 address across 1 postcode (WV13), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902474.
- Flood: 9 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 Bloxwich, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, and Memorial Park (21 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 130 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lockfield Surgery, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 133 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (84% of about 800 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)
- 23, HARRY PERKS STREET AND 32 WEBSTER ROAD, WILLENHALL, WV13 1BN: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- LAND BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET & BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WILLENHALL, WV13 1DW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- GEORGE CARTER PRESSINGS LTD,CLOTHIER STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1BG: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- FORMER WORKS SITE C/O CEMETERY ROAD,VILLIERS STREET,WILLENHALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Birway Garage, Newhall Street, Willenhall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Stafford Street , Willenhall (former Ingersoll Rand): up to 22 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN WOOD STREET AND LOWER LICHFIELD STREET, WILLENHALL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Pinson Road (Little London School), Willenhall: up to 20 homes, permissioned (750 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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 12 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 63 homes the Environment Agency counts, 5 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 10 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 130 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clothier Street Spring Bank | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lockfield Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hayers Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® Market Place Lloyds Bank | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Memorial Park 21 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 790 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,580 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fibbersley Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Tavern WV13 1DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2016 |
| Premier-St Annes Store WV13 1DT | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Adz Eats WV13 1DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best Choice WV13 1AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Kavish Cakes WV13 1BN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Singh's Premier WV13 1BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Biggy's Grill WV13 1ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| St. Anne's Road Fish Bar WV13 1ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Mr Rice WV13 1ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Black Lodge Potions WV12 4LH | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Bloxwich Express WV13 1AB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Willenhall Liberal Club WV13 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Direct Food Solutions WV12 4LF | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Muller Milk & Ingredients WV12 4LF | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| iDeli Online Delicatessen WV13 1JR | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nelson Street (26); On or near Circuit Close (24); On or near Borrow Street (16); On or near Victoria Street (16); On or near Primary Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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 Black Lodge Potions (manufacturers/packers, WV12 4LH) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 18 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Golden Bowl (takeaway/sandwich shop, WV13 1AD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 13 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV13 1DR: 1 address of 67 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bloxwich Road South · Sharesacre Street · Springvale Street · Clothier Street · St Annes Road · Stadium Close · Circuit Close · Borrow Street · Ward Street · Latimer Street · Victoria Street · Primary 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.