Park Close Brownhills, Walsall
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902724.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 Shenstone, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brownhills Common, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 151 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Medical Practice, about 310 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 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 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £119,975 | £119,950 | £120,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £54,950 | £54,950 | £54,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2023 | 4 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 4 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 5 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2003 | 6 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 18 Nov 2002 | 2 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1999 | 6 WS8 6HY | Semi-detached | £54,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 580 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)
- 192 LICHFIELD ROAD, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (650 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS8 6HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS8 6HX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 151 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS8 6HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS8 6HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Landywood 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brownhills Memorial Hall Ogley Hay | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Lichfield City Centre | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Medical Practice | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownhills Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park View Centre | 310 m |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Brownhills Police Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brownhills Common 72 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holland Park 8.7 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,790 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 105 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Lane Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Wyrley Common | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Chasewater | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Fishpond Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Castlebank Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Ogley Hay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Watling Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 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 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shire Oak Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Brownhills West Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Sch WS8 6HX | School/college/university | 40 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Smithys Forge WS8 6HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Vitality Revival WS8 6HU | Distributors/Transporters | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St James Primary School WS8 6AE | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| H &R Events WS8 6AE | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Village Chippy WS8 6JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Costcutter WS8 6JB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Great Charles House WS8 6AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shoulder of Mutton WS8 6AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| No. 1 Pizza WS8 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) WS8 6EF | Distributors/Transporters | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre-School | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Aladdin's WS8 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jiggers Whistle WS8 6ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Park Place Meats WS8 6EF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Avenue (22); On or near Hay Grove (5); On or near B4155 (4); On or near Great Charles Street (4); On or near Seeds Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 Great Charles House (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WS8 6AF) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Jack 'Jigger' Taylor (pub/bar/nightclub, WS8 6HJ) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ginos/Ginos Pizza n Peri Peri/Chix (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS8 6EL) now 5 Very good, was Unknown (rated 27 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Shoulder of Mutton (pub/bar/nightclub, WS8 6AA) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Narrow Lane · Hay Grove · Seeds Lane · Seeds Court · Elderside Close · School Avenue · Short Street · Sandy Grove · Great Charles Street · Claverdon Close · First Avenue · Poplar Avenue
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.