Old School Close Willenhall, Walsall
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902479.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 5).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lockfield Surgery, about 320 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1991-1995 (10); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (1).
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 (67% of about 870 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)
- FORMER WORKS SITE C/O CEMETERY ROAD,VILLIERS STREET,WILLENHALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Stafford Street , Willenhall (former Ingersoll Rand): up to 22 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Pinson Road (Little London School), Willenhall: up to 20 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- LAND BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET & BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WILLENHALL, WV13 1DW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- GEORGE CARTER PRESSINGS LTD,CLOTHIER STREET, WILLENHALL, WV13 1BG: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- 74 & 75 Stafford Street, Willenhall, WV13 1RT: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 25,CROFT STREET,WILLENHALL,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS,WV132NU: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Birway Garage, Newhall Street, Willenhall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 135 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV13 1DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV13 1DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harper Street Little London | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lockfield Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 8Pm Chemist | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hayers Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Market Place Lloyds Bank | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 21 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,730 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,580 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 690 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) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Moseley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk & Thyme WV13 1SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Willenhall Liberal Club WV13 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Bloxwich Express WV13 1AB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Bex Bistro and Buffets WV13 1RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pan & Edge WV13 1RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodthorne Residential Home WV13 1SY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited WV13 1QG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Heron Foods WV13 1TG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Golden Bowl WV13 1AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Salvation Army WV13 2PQ | Other catering premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Alfa / Select Xpress WV13 1TG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Hao Eat WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Chippy & Restaurant WV13 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Swiss Oven WV13 1RT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near London Drive (18); On or near Regent Street (18); On or near Templars Walk (15); On or near Springbolt Way (9); On or near Leveson Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Leveson Street · Cemetery Road · Templars Walk · Moat Street · Stafford Street · Granville Street · Cemetery Road · Springbolt Way · Villiers Street · Harper Street · Regent Street · Temple Bar
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.