About WS9 0BG
WS9 0BG scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and local amenities — with only 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS9 0BG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 19,112 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Good. The nearest school is Aldridge School - A Science College (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WALSALL EAST 2 PCN HUB, about 9 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 9 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near WS9 0BG. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 23 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 42 dB Lden).
There are 5 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 1.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.73 ha), about 5 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 10 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 13 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland, Asda and others. The nearest is Tesco Aldridge Paddock Ln Express, about 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 11 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore WS9 0BG on NestScope.