Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Walsall: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS9 8NH.
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?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
3GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23.5 ha total
- largest park 8.6 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: St Mary's Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 11 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Aldridge — 0.2 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 WS9 8NH.
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 WS9.
Average sold price by property type across the WS9 district, 2021–2026.
About WS9 8NH
WS9 8NH scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Iceland Aldridge 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS9 8NH is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 26,693 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 11 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 NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
