Sandy Mount Road Walsall
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS1), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903225.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 3, D: 6, 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 Walsall, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bath Street Gardens, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) 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: Its addresses are 145 to 150 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little London Surgery, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 122 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2015 (3); 1967-1975 (3); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (46% of about 1,470 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)
- POOL STREET (site of former 12 to 15): up to 10 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 18-20 GOODALL STREET,WALSALL,WS1 1QL: up to 4 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- CAR PARK OFF SISTER DORA GARDENS, SISTER DORA GARDENS, WALSALL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Alexander House, 52 , Bradford Street, WALSALL, WS1 3QD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 74 BRADFORD STREET, WALSALL WS1 3QD: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- PATTISON HOUSE, MIDLAND ROAD, WALSALL: up to 63 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- LANTERN HOUSE, 129-130, LICHFIELD STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1SY: up to 6 homes, not 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 31 October 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 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 3AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS1 3AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 145 m and 150 m above sea level (147 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 3AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 3AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Six Ways Walsall Chuckery | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda St Matthews Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Little London Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limes Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bath Street Gardens 9,970 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,000 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 48 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 | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| 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 |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | 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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 | 720 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 |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 790 m (0.5 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 |
| Chuckery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin's Nursery School WS1 2NF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Seasons Rehabilitation WS1 3AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Chai n Crumb WS1 2LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Marys RC Primary School WS1 3AY | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School WS1 3AF | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express WS1 2LT | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2018 |
| Harmony Care Home (2003) Ltd WS1 3JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2018 |
| The Wheatshelf WS1 2NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Ozuna Nutrition WS1 2LE | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Pebbles and Petals Day Nursery WS1 2LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blue Coat Jun School WS1 2LN | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Junior Adventures Group WS1 2LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Londis MFG Bluecoats WS1 2LN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Gorway House WS1 3BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Little Crickets WS1 3BJ | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lysways Street (29); On or near Highgate Road (22); On or near Mandeville Gardens (21); On or near Emery Street (18); On or near Drayman Close (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 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) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 7 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 Iqra Supplementary School & Youth Provision (school/college/university, WS1 3BT) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Emery Street · Belvidere Road · Mandeville Gardens · Sandymount Road · Emery Close · The Pines · Highgate Avenue · Highgate Road · Drayman Close · Birmingham Road · Jesson Road · Langford 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.