Tor Way Pelsall, Walsall
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS3), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41900773.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 9, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 C; 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 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Street Surgery, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £311,000 | £270,000 | £352,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2016 | 3 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £180,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £186,750 | £173,500 | £200,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £173,250 | £171,500 | £175,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £150,000 | £149,000 | £151,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £150,950 | £148,056 | £169,995 |
| 2006 | 2 | £165,500 | £152,000 | £179,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2024 | 17 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2022 | 14 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2022 | 16 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £352,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2020 | 9 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 10 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 23 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2016 | 8 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 25 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 4 WS3 4JT | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 11 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £173,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2014 | 10 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £171,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | 6 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2011 | 6 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2011 | 10 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £151,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 6 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2009 | 8 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2007 | 12 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £169,995 | |
| 22 Feb 2007 | 7 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £150,950 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | 5 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £148,056 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 9 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £179,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 25 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2005 | 8 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 3 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 15 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2000 | 9 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £61,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2000 | 4 WS3 4JT | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 3 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 14 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 6 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 3 Jul 1996 | 6 WS3 4JT | Semi-detached | £33,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 C (42% of about 720 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)
- Millfields Nursery School, Stoney Lane, Walsall, WS3 3DW: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 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, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 4JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WS3 4JL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 140 m and 145 m above sea level (142 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 4JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS3 4JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillside Crescent Heath End | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Elmore Row Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Street Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oraco LTD | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bloxwich Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atm | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 26 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 50 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rails Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pelsall Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Pelsall Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Swag | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Shireoak Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 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 Michael's Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pelsall Village School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rivers Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ryders Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rushall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lower Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels JMI WS3 4JJ | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Pelsall Hall Residential Home WS3 4NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| First Class Foods WS3 4QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2019 |
| Pelsall JM School WS3 4NJ | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Pelsall Evangelical Church WS3 4NJ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2019 |
| 1st Pelsall Scout Group-11th Walsall WS3 4NL | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tor Way (5); On or near Goscote Lane (3); On or near Braeside Way (3); On or near Hillside Crescent (3); On or near Garden Crescent (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 71% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Braeside Way · Hillside Crescent · Hall Lane · Hill Wood · Oakleaf Gardens · Mouse Hill · Garden Crescent · Clockmill Avenue · Firbank Way · Allens Lane · Paradise Grove · Wilkes 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.