Elm Road is located within 1.5 miles of Walsall. The railway network is approximately two miles away and the home is a very short distance away from local bus routes. The college and local arts centre is in the immediate vicinity and various leisure centres, 10-pin bowling, swimming, cinema, pubs and restaurants are all less than two miles away.
Nearby is a range of colleges that provide a comprehensive active learning programme. A library, sports and social clubs are within walking distance.