Wolverhampton Road Walsall
1 address across 1 postcode (WS2), about 130 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 41903855.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Reeds Wood Park, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 (39% of about 690 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)
- GARAGES AND SITE OF 29-39 RIPON ROAD, WALSALL: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- BENTLEY MOOR CLUB,BENTLEY DRIVE,WALSALL,WEST MIDLANDS: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Petrol Station between Bentley Road North and Bentley Mill Way, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- THE BELLE VUE ,MOAT ROAD,WALSALL,WS2 9PR: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 124 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS2 8TB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bescot Stadium 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bloxwich Lane Reedswood | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Birmingham - Walsall Car Park Pre Book | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hillary Street Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Walsall Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reeds Wood Park 24 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lane Avenue Allotments 4.3 ha | 140 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), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east. 2 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 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) 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 | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Hatherton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Lady Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Park Pits | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 220 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 220 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alumwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reedswood E-ACT Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 570 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 |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchills Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Croft Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC (M6 Juction 10) WS2 8TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Wing Wah Chinese Takeaway WS2 8RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2025 |
| Benny's Chicken WS2 8RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Champy's WS2 9HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Alumwell Junior School WS2 9UP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Alumwell Infant School WS2 9UP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Coin-A-Drink-Ltd WS2 8TF | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale WS2 8TF | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| The Village Hotel & Leisure Club WS2 8TJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express Walsall WS2 8TJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Bluebells Childrens Home WS2 9UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Thirstywork WS2 8TF | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Jiseon Lee WS2 9UX | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Primley Service Station & Asda Express WS2 8RN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (west-midlands).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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 Thirstywork (manufacturers/packers, WS2 8TF) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WS2 8TB: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wolverhampton Road · Black Country Route · Wolverhampton Road · Primley Close · Tempus Drive · Bloxwich Lane · M6 · Friezeland Road · M6 · Wolverhampton Road West · Dalton Road · Ripon 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.