Redsand Close Willenhall, Walsall
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV12), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 41904541.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £282,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 1 km (0.6 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 131 to 133 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 Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £282,500 | £282,500 | £282,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2017 | 6 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | 5 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2023 | 3 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 1 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 4 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 2017 | 2 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 6 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 1 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 3 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | New build. |
| 2 Feb 2017 | 5 WV12 4EZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2016 (5); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (51% of about 1,340 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)
- LAND BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (590 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4EZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV12 4EJ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV12 4ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 131 m and 133 m above sea level (132 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV12 4ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV12 4EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ensbury Close Lodge Farm | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harding Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lanehead, Short Heath Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chetwynd Close Allotments 4,970 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Rose Care Home WV12 4ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Carl Hedges WV12 4DN | Mobile caterer | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Winehala Court WV12 4EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Jubilee House (Pub) WV12 4HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Steptacular Dance Centre WV12 4HB | Other catering premises | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Short Heath Junior School WV12 4DS | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Devs Kitchen WV13 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Double Luck Chinese Takeaway WV13 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd WV12 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Nisa WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Harding Pharmacy WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rosedale C of E Infant School WV12 4EG | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stroud Express WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ernest Clarke Close (11); On or near Benton Close (10); On or near Rudge Close (8); On or near Cavalcade Close (7); On or near Bassett Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings Rosedale C of E Infant School (school/college/university, WV12 4EG) now Awaiting inspection, was Exempt found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Short Heath Junior School (school/college/university, WV12 4DS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 4EZ: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- WV12 4EJ: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- WV12 4ET: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dursley Close · Ensbury Close · Oakridge Close · Cavalcade Close · Benton Close · Whitminster Close · Rudge Close · Brookthorpe Drive · Kemble Close · Ernest Clarke Close · Newent Close · Aberford 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.