Talbot Close Bloxwich, Walsall
1 address across 1 postcode (WS2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900761.
- 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 11% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Leckie Wildlife Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 149 to 150 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beechdale Centre, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (82% of about 830 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)
- Corner of Edison Road and Arkwright Road, Beechdale, Walsall: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- BUTLER'S ARMS SITE, BLOXWICH ROAD/ HARDEN ROAD, LEAMORE: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- ASK Motors, 664 Bloxwich Road, Walsall: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (720 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
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 6 addresses are between 149 m and 150 m above sea level (149 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 7PB | 89% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Staffs Water Works Leamore | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.7 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechdale Centre | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pritchards Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Dental Practice (Leamore) Limited | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest One Stop Wood Lane, Wood Lane | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Leckie Wildlife Park 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,870 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross in All Saints churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 2 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
4 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leamore Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sunshine Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Field Road Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bloxwich Academy | All-through | 3–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Pork Products Limited WS2 7PB | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Penguin Cafe WS3 2XA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Midland Langar Seva Society WS3 2XA | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Railway WS3 2UY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 May 2017 |
| Johal General Store & Off Licence WS3 2UY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Premier - Leamore Convenience Store WS3 2AF | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| KFC WS2 7BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Fancy Pizza WS3 2XD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Fancy Pizza WS3 2XD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Family Shopper also trading as Leamore Post Office WS3 2XD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bahia's Superfood Stores Ltd WS3 2BL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Green Lane (7); On or near Beatrice Street (5); On or near Newfield Close (2); On or near Stead Close (1); On or near Talbot Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 68% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 42% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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 Johal General Store & Off Licence (retailers - other, WS3 2UY) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 7PB: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newfield Close · Remington Road · Providence Lane · Portsea Street · May Street · Beatrice Street · Newton Place · Bagnall Street · Green Lane · Cope Street · Remington Place · Stephenson Avenue
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.