Thickett Close Walsall
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902945.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11, D: 14, E: 3).
- 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pleck Park, is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pleck Health Centre, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £23,950 | £23,950 | £23,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 | 3 WS2 9RG | Terraced | £116,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 3 WS2 9RG | Terraced | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Mar 2016 | 19 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £73,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2014 | 28 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 19 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 2007 | 27 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2006 | 19 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £59,995 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 19 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2000 | 28 WS2 9RG | Flat or maisonette | £23,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (26); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1967-1975 (12); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Thickett Close
- 2, Thickett Close
- 3, Thickett Close
- 4, Thickett Close
- 5, Thickett Close
- 6, Thickett Close
- 7, Thickett Close
- 8, Thickett Close
- 9, Thickett Close
- 10, Thickett Close
- 11, Thickett Close
- 13, Thickett Close
- 14, Thickett Close
- 17, Thickett Close
- 18, Thickett Close
- 19, Thickett Close
- 20, Thickett Close
- 21 Thickett Close
- 23, Thickett Close
- 25, Thickett Close
- 28, Thickett Close
- 29, Thickett Close
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 (82% of about 1,410 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)
- Pleck Working Men's Club, Pleck Road, Walsall: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Narrow Lane House and Neighbourhood Office Site, Narrow Lane, Walsall: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- GARAGES AND SITE OF 29-39 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL: up to 8 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
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 34 addresses are between 128 m and 129 m above sea level (128 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 9RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 9RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gower Street Alumwell | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Wallows Lane | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pleck Health Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pleck Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillary Street Dental Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Walsall Manor Hospital, NHS Trust Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pleck Park 9.8 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Brunswick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.0 | 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 | 33 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 34 |
33 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wood Green Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleck General Stores WS2 9RD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Sundal Stores. WS2 9QT | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri (Shops 1 & 2) WS2 9HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Uncle Phils WS2 9HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2024 |
| Heavenly Desserts Walsall WS2 9HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| New China Kitchen WS2 9QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Matco Mega Mart WS2 9HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Bangial Halal Meat WS2 9HD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Arctic Building Communities WS2 9TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| St Johns Church Hall WS2 9TR | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Queen's Fast Food WS2 9SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy WS2 9HY | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| New Wok WS2 9SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Z Palate WS2 9UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Pleck Balti, Restaurant & Take Away WS2 9QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodwards Place (22); On or near Dawley Close (20); On or near Kingsley Street (18); On or near Thickett Close (13); On or near A4038 (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 Yaadgaar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS2 9QN) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Yaadgaar. (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS2 9QN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Z Palate (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS2 9UW) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Matco Mega Mart (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, WS2 9HD) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 17 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wellington Street · Dawley Close · Scarborough Road · Narrow Lane · Dora Street · Horseshoe Close · Pleck Road · Woodwards Place · Woodwards Close · Darlaston Road · Kingsley Street · Wycliffe Grove
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.