Tramway Close Darlaston, Walsall
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS10), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903269.
- 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 14% to 75% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bescot Stadium, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owen Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Darlaston Medical Centre, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
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 (61% 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)
- Favourite House, 2 Bilston Street, and 16 to 19 Church Street, Darlaston: up to 18 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- LAND ADJACENT BENTLEY GREEN, BENTLEY ROAD NORTH, WALSALL: up to 144 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- THE SUBSTATION, PARK LANE, DARLASTON WS10 9SE: up to 20 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former London Works, Stafford Road, Darlaston: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 6 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS10 8XE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS10 8LJ | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| WS10 8XE | 71% | 14% | 14% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bentley Bridge Darlaston Green | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wednesbury Bus Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Darlaston Medical Centre | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Darlaston Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MPK - James Bridge, Darlston Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Owen Park 1.2 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brunswick Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Moorcroft Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Moorcroft Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Joseph Ashe Copse | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woods Bank Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace Academy Darlaston | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rowley View Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aib Foods Ltd WS10 8XL | Distributors/Transporters | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aib Foods Ltd WS10 8XL | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Sub Station WS10 8BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ancient Sands WS10 8BN | Distributors/Transporters | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Crust and Grill WS10 8JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2026 |
| R & A News and Off Licence WS10 8JP | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Green's Chippy WS10 8JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Nags Head WS10 8JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Young's Cafe WS10 8JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Sapphire Suite Restaurant WS10 8JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| The Rivetters Cottage (Resicare Alliance) WS10 8JY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Voujon Lounge WS10 8JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| 3 Star Booze Mart WS10 8JP | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jan 2025 |
| The Breakfast Box WS10 8XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| MPK Garages WS10 8LZ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whitworth Close (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 33% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 14% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 The Breakfast Box (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS10 8XB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Voujon Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS10 8JP) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nags Head (pub/bar/nightclub, WS10 8JP) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Whitworth Close · Heath Road · Carriage Close · Pattern Drive · Richards Street · The Flatts · Florian Grove · Simmonds Place · Batchcroft · The Drive · Station Street · Kendricks Road
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.