Wightwick Close Bloxwich, Walsall
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (WS3), about 50 m long. USRN 41901990.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bloxwich Park, is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 163 to 164 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bloxwich Medical Practice, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 341 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (5). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 A (69% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bloxwich Park (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Former Royal Navy Club, 120 Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Royal British Legion Club, Broad Lane Gardens, Bloxwich: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- The Leathern Bottle PH., Cresswell Crescent, Walsall, WS3 2UW: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (950 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 30 September 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 8 addresses are between 163 m and 164 m above sea level (164 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS3 2ET | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| WS3 2EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Samuel Street Bloxwich | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elmore Row Car Park | 250 m |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloxwich Medical Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bloxwich Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Goscote Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 121-125 High Street Lloyds Bank | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bloxwich Park 2.2 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 17 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,490 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross in All Saints churchyard, a scheduled monument, 400 m (0.2 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross in All Saints churchyard | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| The Clumps | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Springhill Covert | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints National Academy Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 70 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandbank Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Elmore Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Millfields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walsall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Field Road Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Busill Jones Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Jubilee Academy Mossley | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Leamore Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sunshine Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs & Kisses WS3 2ET | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Turf Tavern WS3 2EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Spotted Cow Inn WS3 2EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Dhillons Drink Stop WS3 2EX | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Bloxwich Pizza Point WS3 2EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Bargain Buys WS3 3LH | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Bargain World Walsall Ltd WS3 3LH | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| J Leese & Son WS3 2EU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Home Bargains WS3 2EU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Tasty Bites Cafe WS3 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers WS3 3LH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Allmark WS3 3LH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Playland Amusements WS3 3LH | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2025 |
| Bloxwich Mini Market WS3 3SW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Spring Garden WS3 3SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 114 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (126); On or near The Exchange (48); On or near Samuel Street (33); On or near Wightwick Close (17); On or near Marlborough Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 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) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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 Top Euro Store (retailers - other, WS3 3LQ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings DammtvandFamilyCommunity (other catering premises, WS3 2JW) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 18 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Scoffs Fish Bar Bloxwich (takeaway/sandwich shop, WS3 3LA) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 22 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Nisa Local (retailers - other, WS3 2HS) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 21 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings St Peters Roman Catholic Primary School (school/college/university, WS3 3LT) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 17 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Shugborough Close · Rockingham Close · Samuel Street · New Street · Wolverhampton Road · The Exchange · High Street · The Green · Drake Close · Park Road · Alfred Street · Marlborough 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.