Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Walsall: a school rated Good within a short walk, Walsall Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 26 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS1 1RL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Ladder School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
191crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 191 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 104.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
30GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 27 GP, 3 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CGL WALSALL - THE BEACON — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Walsall Rail Station0.2 mi
48 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 26 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Asda, Midcounties Co-operative, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Heron Walsall — 0.1 mi
In Walsall, 76% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Walsall, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS1 1RL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS1.
Average sold price by property type across the WS1 district, 2021–2026.
About WS1 1RL
WS1 1RL scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Heron Walsall within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS1 1RL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,053 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Walsall Studio School, within a short walk.
There were 191 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CGL WALSALL - THE BEACON, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALSALL DIABETES CENTRE (MANOR HOSPITAL), 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
