Walsall
34 addresses across 4 postcodes (WS4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900815.
19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 9, G: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 4.2 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 530 m away, and High Heath Park (1.8 hectares) is about 580 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 138 m above sea level. 2 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Rushall Medical Centre, about 1.3 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 120 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (19). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (4).
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 B (35% of about 1,100 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.
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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 138 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS4 1QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 1QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest The Drive Shelfield | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.2 km |
| Car parks | MFT Commercial Ltd. - Depot Parking | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Rushall Medical Centre | 1.3 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hartshorne Chemist | 510 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 2.0 km |
| Police station | Aldridge Police Station | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 770 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 530 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | High Heath Park 1.8 ha | 580 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Shelfield Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Greenfields Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 650 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 640 m south-east |
| Rails Wood | Wood | 1.4 km north-west |
| Leigh's Wood | Wood | 2.0 km east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km south-west |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 2.8 km north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.6 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 34 |
2 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Report card (Jul 2026): 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Radleys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgershack Shelfield WS4 1PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Shelfield Fish Bar WS4 1PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Mr Chef WS4 1PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Midcounties Co-operative WS4 1PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Harry's Greek Tavern WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Simply Out of School St Francis WS4 1RN | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| St Francis Club WS4 1RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Subway, Heath Service Station WS4 1PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| St Francis R C Primary School WS4 1RH | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Esso also t/a Premier WS4 1PX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Pine View WS4 1PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Christopher's House WS4 1PW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Support 4 U Ltd WS4 1AN | Other catering premises | 480 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Willows Superstore WS4 1RD | Retailers - other | 480 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (48); On or near Four Crosses Road (12); On or near School Street (11); On or near Fern Close (9); On or near Schoolgate Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 9 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
- WS4 1QH: 11 addresses
- WS4 1QJ: 11 addresses
- WS4 1QL: 10 addresses
- WS4 1QQ: 2 addresses of 57 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.