Overdale Close Willenhall, Walsall
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902649.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £249,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2021 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £139,995 | £139,995 | £139,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | 5 WS2 0NS | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 3 WS2 0NS | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | 5 WS2 0NS | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2016 | 3 WS2 0NS | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 1 WS2 0NS | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2014 | 10 WS2 0NS | Semi-detached | £129,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 3 WS2 0NS | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 6 WS2 0NS | Semi-detached | £139,995 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 10 WS2 0NS | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2000 | 10 WS2 0NS | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (55% 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)
- 60,WALSALL ROAD,WILLENHALL,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Birway Garage, Newhall Street, Willenhall: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN WOOD STREET AND LOWER LICHFIELD STREET, WILLENHALL: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET & BLOXWICH ROAD SOUTH, WILLENHALL, WV13 1DW: up to 6 homes, 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 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 0NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS2 0NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 127 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 0NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Avenue Shepwell Green | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harding Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hayers Dental Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar County Bridge Service Station, Bentley Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chetwynd Close Allotments 4,970 m² | 90 m |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 10 |
3 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, 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) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devs Kitchen WV13 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Double Luck Chinese Takeaway WV13 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Costcutter WV13 1JB | Retailers - other | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Bentley News WS2 0AL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Clarkies Fish Bar WV13 1JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jan 2026 |
| SAS Convenience Store WV13 1JB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Willow Rose Care Home WV12 4ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bentley Food & Wines WS2 0AG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Turkish Pizza & Kebab House WS2 0AJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Carl Hedges WV12 4DN | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Big Singhs Pizza WV13 1LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Parent and Carer Support Group WV13 1JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clarkes Lane (7); On or near Overdale Close (5); On or near Grenville Close (4); On or near Brookthorpe Drive (3); On or near Tenbury Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 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) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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 Willow Rose Care Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WV12 4ET) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Amberwood Close · Clarkes Lane · Chetwynd Close · Ingledew Close · Grenville Close · Oakridge Drive · Kemble Close · Tenbury Close · Overdale Drive · Brookthorpe Drive · Newent Close · Langmead 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.