Proffitt Close Brownhills, Walsall
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903196.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 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 Shenstone, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, and Clayhanger Common (33 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 155 to 157 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Streets Corner Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £104,568 | £104,568 | £104,568 |
| 2012 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2020 | 8 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 4 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 8 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2016 | 2 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Apr 2013 | 2 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £104,568 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 8 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2008 | 2 WS8 7AU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 8 WS8 7AU | Terraced | £89,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (33% of about 1,360 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)
- 7 PAULS COPPICE,BROWNHILLS,WALSALL,WS8 7DE: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (180 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 7AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS8 7AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS8 7BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 155 m and 157 m above sea level (156 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS8 7AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS8 7AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS8 7BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shenstone 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Simmonds Way Catshill | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Streets Corner Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kkhh LTD T/A Walsall Wood Dentistry | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Brownhills Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Walsall Wood, Walsall Wood Cashzone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 25 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Clayhanger Common 33 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Beech Tree Road Allotments 4,550 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 58 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort known as The Castle Fort at Castlebank Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Fishpond Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Castlebank Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Grove Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Rails Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 300 m | 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 |
| Walsall Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 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 |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castlefort Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ogley Hay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friezland Local WS8 7AR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Little Bake WS8 7AX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Gary's Liquor Store WS8 7DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Gary's Fish Bar WS8 7DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Shire Oak Academy WS9 9PA | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Shire Oak Academy Food Pantry WS9 9PA | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Walsall Wood Youth Club WS8 7BS | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2012 |
| Progress Care Solutions WS8 7AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Maxine Bedworth WS8 7BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Walsall Wood J M I School WS8 7BP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Shire Oaks Court WS8 7BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Audrey's Little Shop of Coffees WS8 7BL | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oak Lodge Rest Home WS8 7AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| WDA Trade Ltd WS8 7DG | Distributors/Transporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop WS8 6DU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bradbury Close (37); On or near Peake Road (16); On or near Peake Crescent (16); On or near Friezland Lane (11); On or near Marklew Close (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 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
- WS8 7AU: 6 addresses
- WS8 7AT: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- WS8 7BZ: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Peake Road · Common Side · Lindon View · Pauls Coppice · Peake Crescent · Wrekin View · Parkwood Close · Occupation Road · Bradbury Close · Simmonds Way · St Marks Road · Little Lawns 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.