Weston Close Walsall
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901574.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7).
- 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 Bescot Stadium, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Palfrey Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadway Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 132 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
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 A (83% of about 1,170 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)
- Dale Street Family Centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- STATION STREET WMC, 119 MILTON STREET,WALSALL,WS1 4LW: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- CALDMORE GREEN CLUB, 19 WEST BROMWICH STREET, WALSALL, WS1 4BP: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 4 September 2026: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (minor 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WS1 4EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (126 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 4EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS1 4EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Weston Close Palfrey | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Wallows Lane | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadway Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadway Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Fullbrook New Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palfrey Park 6.6 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,430 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,290 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Walsall Memorial Garden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 9 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Merrion's Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| The Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 190 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fullbrook Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Junior Community School | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palfrey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Caldmore Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Joseph Leckie Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 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: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delves Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delves Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Street WS1 4EQ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2026 |
| Lee Garden WS1 4EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Walsall Community College WS1 4EQ | School/college/university | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Jalebaeco WS1 4AY | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Soho Tavern Walsall WS1 3HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza WS1 3HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Broadway Meat WS1 3HH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Bikaner Sweets & Catering WS1 3HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Highgate House Walsall Ltd WS1 3JH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitehall Infant School WS1 3HS | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Khana Shana WS1 3HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Broadway Chippy WS1 3HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food WS1 3HG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Broadway Express WS1 3HG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Fortune Cookie Chinese Takeaway WS1 3HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maw Street (20); On or near Grange Street (20); On or near Love Lane (18); On or near Tame Close (16); On or near Redhouse Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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 Greggs Plc (manufacturers/packers, WS1 3HG) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 14 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Maple Tree Nursery and Pre School (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WS5 4NW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
West Bromwich Road · Tame Street · Collins Street · Redhouse Street · Tame Close · Weston Street · Love Lane · Maw Street · Grange Street · Hawes Road · Haskell Street · East Street
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.