Wayside Walk Walsall
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41903279.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 30, D: 4).
- 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 B; 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 136 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beechdale Centre, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, end-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (8). Built: 1991-1995 (31); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (34).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (38% 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)
- BENTLEY MOOR CLUB,BENTLEY DRIVE,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- GARAGES AND SITE OF 29-39 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (930 m (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 37 addresses are between 134 m and 136 m above sea level (135 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 8TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pouk Hill Close Reedswood | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechdale Centre | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Dental Care | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is 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 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 160 m west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 37 |
21 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Really Tasty Foods WS2 8TL | Distributors/Transporters | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| NIJA Ltd WS2 8TL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taco2go/ Sidhu Fashions WS2 8TL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Coin-A-Drink-Ltd WS2 8TF | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale WS2 8TF | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Thirstywork WS2 8TF | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| G Simmons & Sons Ltd WS2 8TL | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Champy's WS2 9HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Alma Inn WS2 8SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Jane Lane School WS2 0JH | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wayside Walk (11); On or near Westville Road (11); On or near Basalt Close (7); On or near Ragstone Close (6); On or near Spring Walk (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 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
Nearby streets
Westville Road · Pouk Hill Close · Basalt Close · Ragstone Close · Dalton Road · Naunton Road · Belgrave Walk · Spring Walk · Parkview Crescent · Moorside Gardens · Cavendish Road · Birchover 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.