Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Walsall: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS9 9PA.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 11 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Walsall Wood School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
7GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 GP, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 40.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative, Farmfoods, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Walsall Wood — 0.3 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 9PA.
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 9PA
WS9 9PA scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — right beside an open access land. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS9 9PA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,605 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 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Shire Oak Academy, 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 7 GP surgeries and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
