Ridgewood Close Walsall
10 addresses across 1 postcode (WS1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901407.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £177,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 2).
- 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 Walsall, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bath Street Gardens, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little London Surgery, about 380 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £177,500 | £170,000 | £185,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £170,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 |
| 2010 | 6 | £155,000 | £140,000 | £159,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2021 | 3 WS1 3BF | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2021 | 1 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2016 | 5 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2014 | 6 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2011 | 7 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 2 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 1 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £140,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2010 | 6 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £152,000 | New build. |
| 3 Aug 2010 | 8 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £159,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 5 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £155,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2010 | 4 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £159,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 7 WS1 3BF | Terraced | £155,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2008 (5); 2003-2006 (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (57% of about 690 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)
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- CAR PARK OFF SISTER DORA GARDENS, SISTER DORA GARDENS, WALSALL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Alexander House, 52 , Bradford Street, WALSALL, WS1 3QD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- POOL STREET (site of former 12 to 15): up to 10 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 74 BRADFORD STREET, WALSALL WS1 3QD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 18-20 GOODALL STREET,WALSALL,WS1 1QL: up to 4 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- PATTISON HOUSE, MIDLAND ROAD, WALSALL: up to 63 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Dale Street Family Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 6 November 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 156 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 3BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hart Street Caldmore | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda St Matthews Car Park | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Little London Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Click 4 Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bath Street Gardens 9,970 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Palfrey Park 6.6 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,130 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,290 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 390 m north. 56 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m north |
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Hayhead Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 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 |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chuckery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Rehabilitation WS1 3AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School WS1 3AF | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Mehfil Restaurant and Takeaway WS1 3RG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Harmony Care Home (2003) Ltd WS1 3JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2018 |
| St Michaels Church WS1 3RQ | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Garden Cafe WS1 3RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Aaina Women Centre WS1 3BS | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Flapjax Ltd WS1 3DJ | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wheatshelf WS1 2NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Lifestyle Express WS1 2LT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2018 |
| Sunny's Fish Bar WS1 3PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Karma Shop WS1 3PD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Chai n Crumb WS1 2LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dera Restaurant WS1 3RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Chef Vijay WS1 3DJ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newhall Street (66); On or near Lysways Street (29); On or near Dandy'S Walk (22); On or near Ridgewood Close (19); On or near Emery Street (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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 Sultans Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 3PD) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hussain Meats (retailers - other, WS1 4HW) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Lighthouse Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 3NQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Unique Jamaican Food Store (retailers - other, WS1 3RW) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 16 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings St Matthews Little Monkeys Ltd (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WS1 3DF) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS1 3BF: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Windmill Street · Jesson Road · Emery Close · The Pines · Drayman Close · Doveridge Place · Buckle Close · Newhall Street · Orlando Close · Sandwell Street · St Michael Street · Sandymount Road
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.