Wisemore Walsall
24 addresses across 7 postcodes (WS1,WS2,WS4), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 41901266.
- 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 Walsall, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Grange, is about 390 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 122 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Umbrella Medical, about 210 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 340 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
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 3,980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Two former leather goods works, Wisemore, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Green Lane Police Station: up to 130 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 23, LICHFIELD STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1TJ: up to 14 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Mill Street, (former scrap yard), Walsall: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Mill Street, Walsall: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Hatherton Liberal Club, North Street, Walsall: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- LANTERN HOUSE, 129-130, LICHFIELD STREET, WALSALL, WS1 1SY: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- WILLIAM HOUSE,MARSH LANE,WALSALL,WS2 9LN: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Argyle Works, Navigation Street, Greatrex Works, Marsh Street, and William House, Marsh Lane, Walsall: up to 222 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 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 25 addresses are between 122 m and 128 m above sea level (124 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS1 1EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS2 8EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WS4 2LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hatherton Street Walsall | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 340 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Walsall | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Umbrella Medical | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walsall Diabetes Centre (Manor Hospital) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® The Bridge Lloyds Bank | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Grange 62 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,470 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 66 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Guildhall, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) south. 67 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Walsall Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Walsall Memorial Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 800 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary and attached presbytery | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Hlaew 12m north west of Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Medieval fortified house at Rushall Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Hayhead Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) 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) | 13.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 5 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 13 |
23 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 12 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Queen Mary's High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Butts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walsall Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | 690 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 |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chuckery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Walsall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World of Friends Ltd WS2 8EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco WS2 8EQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2017 |
| The Hub WS2 8ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Walsall College WS2 8ES | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Little Professors Nursery WS2 8ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Walsall Society For The Blind WS1 1XS | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2012 |
| Tesco Petrol Store WS2 8EQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Greggs WS2 8EQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining WS2 8EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Travelodge Walsall WS2 8EQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2020 |
| German Doner Kebab WS2 8EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Fountain Inn WS1 1XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| 3rio Fusion WS2 8EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Subway WS2 8EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Subway WS2 8EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 |
| Shoplifting | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 32 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Littleton Street West (151); On or near A4148 (61); On or near Hatherton Road (42); On or near Lower Forster Street (19); On or near Littleton Street East (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 Crown Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 1NJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Great Donner Kebab (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS2 8DG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Prime Star Grocery (retailers - other, WS1 1HP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Afriqana Restaurant and Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WS1 1SY) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings SM Butchers (retailers - other, WS2 8DU) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 14 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 8ES: 9 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- WS2 8EW: 8 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- WS2 8EN: 3 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- WS1 1EN: 1 address of 87 in the postcode
- WS2 8DN: 1 address
- WS2 8EQ: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- WS4 2LA: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Albert Street · Lords Drive · Littleton Street East · Terret Close · Saw Mill Close · Lower Forster Street · Day Street · Hatherton Road · Wisemore · Teddesley Street · College Way · Bate 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.