Sherborne Close Bloxwich, Walsall
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (WS3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900799.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 13, D: 2).
- Flood: 8 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bloxwich Medical Practice, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 279 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (16); Maisonette, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (14); 1967-1975 (2); 2024 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 750 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)
- ASK Motors, 664 Bloxwich Road, Walsall: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- BUTLER'S ARMS SITE, BLOXWICH ROAD/ HARDEN ROAD, LEAMORE: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Corner of Edison Road and Arkwright Road, Beechdale, Walsall: up to 11 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 2BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| WS3 2BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
| WS3 2BW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 154 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 2BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 2BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 2BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leamore Lane | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloxwich Medical Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pritchards Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Dental Practice (Leamore) Limited | 240 m |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bloxwich Police Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,400 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross in All Saints churchyard, a scheduled monument, 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross in All Saints churchyard | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamore Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sunshine Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Field Road Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sandbank Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmore Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bloxwich Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints National Academy Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Brothers Cartering WS3 2BN | Other catering premises | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd WS3 2BL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Bloxwich United Football Club WS3 2EH | Other catering premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2011 |
| Premier - Leamore Convenience Store WS3 2AF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| The Crown Bar & Grill WS3 2BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Perfect Desserts WS3 2BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Perfect Pizza WS3 2BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Abdul's Balti House WS3 2BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd WS3 2BQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Castle Business & Enterprise College WS3 2ED | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Phoenix Academy WS3 2ED | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Leamore Balti House WS3 2BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| KFC WS2 7BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Best-One WS3 2BQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Burger King WS3 2BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (91); On or near Bagnall Street (45); On or near Odell Crescent (40); On or near Providence Close (31); On or near Providence Lane (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 Hit the Sweet Spot (retailers - other, WS3 2AQ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Premier - Leamore Convenience Store (retailers - other, WS3 2AF) newly listed: 4 Good (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Fancy Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS3 2XD) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Colebatches Carvery (other catering premises, WS3 2BD) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 12 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS3 2BU: 18 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- WS3 2BN: 1 address of 69 in the postcode
- WS3 2BW: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dorsett Place · West Street · Addenbrooke Street · Odell Crescent · Providence Close · Stowe Street · Bagnall Street · Odell Road · Green Lane · Odell Way · Providence Lane · Comwall 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.