Area Guide – Walsall (WS)

Living in Walsall (WS)

Crime levels in Walsall (WS) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Walsall (WS)

Is Walsall (WS) a good place to live?

Walsall (WS) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Walsall (WS)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Walsall (WS)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (93 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Walsall College	16 plus	Not rated	0.2 mi
Walsall Studio School	Secondary	Not rated	0.3 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Queen Mary's High School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
Birchills Church of England Primary Community School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Birchills Church of England Community Academy	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Birchills CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Birchills CofE Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Butts Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Blue Coat Church of England Academy	Secondary	Good	0.5 mi
Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Croft Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Croft Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Chuckery Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Chuckery Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Chuckery Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Caldmore Village Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Caldmore Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
North Walsall Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
North Walsall Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
North Walsall Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
North Walsall Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Reedswood E-ACT Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Bentley Drive Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Palfrey Infant School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
Queen Mary's Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Palfrey Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Walsall Rail Station	0.1 mi
Bescot Stadium Rail Station	1.6 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 40 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
HATHERTON STREET MEDICAL CTR - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HATHERTON STREET MEDICAL CTR - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
UMBRELLA MEDICAL	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SADDLERS HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WALSALL SOUTH 2 PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CGL WALSALL - THE BEACON	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
FORRESTER STREET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FORRESTER STREET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FORRESTER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WALSALL SOUTH HUB 1	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ST PETER'S SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BRACE STREET HC- KUMAR	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DR V RAO'S PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BRACE STREET HC- MAHBUB (M91659)	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WALLSALL CENTRE FOR SEXUAL HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WALSALL URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WALSALL UCC - HOSPITAL SITE OOH	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
TB SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LITTLE LONDON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
LITTLE LONDON SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
AMBAR MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NMP ADULT NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
NMP HOME TREATMENT WALSALL	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
COMMUNITY PAEDS	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PLECK HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
PES @ PLECK EYE CARE CENTRE, BC ICB	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BEECHDALE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ACORNS CHILDRENS HOSPICE SSOT ICB	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
ACORNS CHILDRENS HOSPICE WALSALL	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
HARDEN HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
KINGFISHER BERKLEY PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
STROUD PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MODALITY KINGFISHER DARLASTON PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HARDEN BLAKENALL	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
NMP ENHANCED COMM MHT OLDER ADULTS	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
WALSALL MANOR HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.7 mi
NEW CROSS HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	4.8 mi