Inside 'Britain's Roughest Estate': The Truth 🇬🇧

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I recently came across a KZbin video by that declared that 'Britain's Roughest Estate' lies within the West Midlands town of Walsall. According to the video, the Blakenhall Heath estate is highlighted as one of the most dangerous in the area. Apparently this is a place where knife-wielding youths run riot and a police no-go area. One particular road, Dawson Street is referenced as akin to 'war-torn Ukraine'. According to the video description, "The national media has recently described Dawson Steet and the surrounding area as Britain’s roughest estate, where knife-wielding yobs run wild among other things, and the local media feel the same, calling it a hell hole."
The Daily Mail also got on board and recently published the following article www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...
Why does this interest me so much? Although I have now moved away from the area, my family hails from this neck of the woods. I very much have Walsall blood flowing through my veins. Indeed my grandparents lived most of their lives only a stones throw from the notorious Blakenhall Heath estate. I am well aware that this is a rough area, but I have travelled all around the UK making these videos and I was sceptical that this was indeed "Britain's Roughest Estate". I had to visit and find out for myself... Is it REALLY that bad?
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[@travelwithwill1]

I’ve already got the VPN! Should I get this 😂 cheers mate

[@WendallExplores]

@@travelwithwill1 yours nuts will thank you mate

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

re-upload why?

[@WendallExplores]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic had to come down months ago

[@Ozzie_Frenchcurrie]

​@@WendallExploresTo be honest mate, when you compare wallsall with middlesbrough, wallsall looks like a lovely place to walk about, you need to visit middlesbrough lol

[@quokkapirquish6825]

You know its a rough town when there's a bloke employed to stop people shitting in the street

[@WendallExplores]

🤣

[@Gmacdave1]

Ha Ha

[@TONE11111]

the govt is shitting over us all

[@timpearce3314]

thought it was bad enough when the "dog warden" was about!!!"💩💩💩

[@yesok2954]

India could learn a thing or two.

[@sean6387]

I come from Dartford and am from a poor lower-working class family. I'm now about to turn 60 and for over twenty years I've been living in Japan. Here, anti-social behaviour does occur, but it's extremely rare. Here. kids from a very young age are taught responsibility for their local environment by cleaning their classroom every day, helping keep streets, parks, and other spaces tidy, etc. There is enormous pressure to conform rather than not conform. That has its own problems, but the advantage is that almost no kids behave in a destructive way. However, what happens here won't work in the UK because the fabric of society is completely different. Years ago when I was living in Bethnal Green I passed an infants' school playground and saw scruffy kids shouting, trying to break things, and generally looked anxious. A few days later I was on holiday in Bangkok in Thailand and passed a playground and saw kids immaculately dressed, singing, playing and laughing. The difference spoke volumes. The answer is very complex.

[@dwaynepipe6387]

My wife is from Taiwan and we go to Taipei city every year. Again, everything is immaculate. No graffiti, no kids on the street causing trouble. There’s no eating allowed on the underground trains and people actually abide by the rules. And just the general manner of people is pleasant. I want to live there one day.

[@mikedonnarumma5337]

this is what happens when governments dont give a toss

[@jampam-jf8mt]

I doubt gangs, drugs and yobs will go away if the government did something

[@triedzidono]

or they do, and get "involved" wasting money on catchphrases (levelingup) while taxing everyone to the hilt on everything associated with poverty & stifling with red tape anyone brave enough to open a business. but yeah, blame them for not being involved enough & it perpetuates. Well done, you fell into the more-tax-please trap.

[@tylerjones2695]

You mean when the citizenry allows the govt to be crap

[@steglash4045]

​@@tylerjones2695Both mate

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Yes you reap what you sow.

[@chrishateley5582]

Back in the late 90s/early 2000s, my uncle used to own a video game shop at the top of the escalators in the Quasar centre called Action Replay. That was back when the town centre was worth going to. If anyone remembers the really tall teenager who was often behind the counter after school, that was me.

[@CORNSNAKEM4TT]

I used to go in that shop when I was a teenager,

[@alexhail9971]

I remember going there to buy game for my play stason

[@rossmale8715]

Used to visit there quite a lot in the early 00's always nice staff in there. Such a shame what Walsall is now,

[@jamesbell9919]

Loved that shop

[@bobz3470]

Wish you're uncle the best👍🏼 loved that shop❤

[@lionheart7924]

It's no different to most other deprived UK towns and cities

[@muslimnproud1977]

It is , you can't blame migrants for this mess

[@raymondburnett999]

@@muslimnproud1977 Who said anything about migrants, he is right no diffrent from anyother estate in the country

[@wodens-hitman1552]

There's loads of jobs in Walsall. Any family that's deprived are lazy scroungers

[@jasonhenson1633]

Council estate yes ive lived in Council estates ​@@raymondburnett999

[@mikehawes4935]

May I just point out as a Walsall Community Volunteer that at 03:48 on the video you are outside CEX game exchange, the red shuttered building., it is open 7 days a week and busy These shutters are down as those windows are *not* in use they have racking the other side. I personally removed the graffiti on these on the 20th January this year (2024). I note you went down station street to the grey frontage buildings, these are an old factory, now storage, again no graffiti as I have painted it out. You found *no* standing graffiti tagging in the town centre as the red CEX shutters were the last part I needed to do. Now it is just maintenance. I visit weekly and clean up, I have all the issues in hand, for instance the market stalls, some empty as in the winter there is less footfall , in the summer there are more stalls open. I have repainted all of the flat folding panels 45 of them all in black, I get all the kit by donations and have took this work on off my own back. I'd like to point out the stabbings that have tragically happened due to gang violence at night very late early morning, not involving ordinary people. Walsall has issues as all post industrial towns have but top quality volunteers are addressing the many issues to make the town better. I cannot comment on Blakenall I do not live or work in the area, but let support areas struggling by seeing the positives.

[@MUFC1933]

👏 👏 well done for alls you do for your community mate. As for the roughest estate in all of England has he even been to Merseyside yet?😂😅

[@moss1066]

Mersyside has nothing on Wals-hell lol. @@MUFC1933

[@guzzergusher]

Nice work fella cheers 👍

[@ClitIsWhatWeAimFor]

Credit to you for putting the effort in to look after your local community. We could all do with a bit of this to bring us together rather than the division we seem to see too often. Too often we hear about the majority being fine and it's just a few bad eggs that spoil it but it's easy to say that and just let places slip into destitution. We can all take some responsibility to look after the areas we live in, granted I feel this should be funded by local authorities and by extension: government funding but until that happens, it's well intended folk like yourself that we need more of and those of us that do not do so can at least put the effort in to offer some appreciation. Big love to you ❤

[@garyfaulkner1480]

Well done pal...your a credit to the town and its people. Poor place left to rot

[@andrewhanlon5855]

Betting shops, tanning salons and sports direct, the 3 key signs to spotting a poor high street. I live in France (Lyon)and quality of life here is chalk and cheese compared to back home (Newcastle). Bins are collected 3 times a week, I can book a doctor appointment online weeks in advance. Your place of work contributes 50% to your public transport costs and people have the money to holiday regularly, it saddens me to what is happening in the UK but there still isnt no place like home.

[@carolinestephens4082]

You just wait.....

[@andrewhanlon5855]

@@carolinestephens4082 for….?

[@carolinestephens4082]

Try Paris and Calais and Montpellier

[@andrewhanlon5855]

@@carolinestephens4082 Ive lived in Paris for 5 years and visited Montpellier. Transport is still funded by companies, public services are still running such as 3 times a week bin collections. Many businesses offer food vouchers for lunch times to employees to spend in local restaurants ( I own a restaurant). I have a feeling you are talking about immigration and refugees which is completely not what this video is about…showing your prejudice maybe? ……

[@carolinestephens4082]

@andrewhanlon5855 maybe your prejudice? It must be fun seeing the occasional riots. One day you won't know what has hit you when they raid your house under martial law but hey keep sleeping 😴

[@user-jy8mo5fi5q]

I Was born and bred in Walsall but my parents moved us up north in 1958 when I was 11 yrs of age. The Beechdale Estate and Moseley Estate were then comparitively new council estates. back in the 50's it was an entirely different town and went shopping with my mother every Saturday. Something I always looked forward to. I no longer have any relatives who live in Walsall as they've all past away.I moved back to the Midlands in 1970 but live on the Albrighton side of Wolverhampton and never have the need to travel to Walsall. I am saddened to know that Walsall is no longer anything like the town I knew as a boy. I ws actually born in Stag hill Road, Blakenhall.

[@Ch_xav]

Beechdale no way it's terrible now all the kids

[@chrishateley5582]

I lived in Blakenall (Severn Road) from the age of 11 until I left home at 23 and moved to Great Wyrley, then left Walsall altogether to move down to Hertfordshire around 4 years ago. I was born in 82 and have also lived in Goscote, Mossley and Leamore and had friends in Beechdale and Bloxwich. All of those places have been rough as long as I can remember, but I can honestly say even up until the late 90s when I went to Walsall College, the high street was pretty good for a small town. A lot of my family were market traders and I've worked on several of those pitches around my late teens and early 20's. My uncle used to own a video game store at the top of the escalators in the Quasar centre called Action Replay. If anyone remembers the really tall teenager that was often behind the counter after school, that was me.

[@michaelhancox1986]

​@@Ch_xavfuckin tellin ya!

[@Ch_xav]

@@michaelhancox1986 When my mother had my 2 month old little brother in a pushchair someone threw bricks and they narrowly missed him and like that new morrisons has been robbed a good few times already and even weapons were involved no wonder half of the staff arent seen there anymore

[@p-hawk1956]

This is what happens when you close down Tandy

[@WendallExplores]

🤣

[@beaucaspar3990]

Is that a West Midlands thing?

[@andysutils]

I used to own a tandy mixing station to practice DJing on back in the 90s. 😂 Glory days.

[@EmuGamesMaster]

Underrated comment 😂

[@benzobrimzs]

😂😂

[@Standard_Jay]

The guy on the bike summed it up. Poverty and deprivation...these places have been left behind by Governments

[@JBXXR]

i'm from the area and can definitely say Blakenall is not the roughest estate in Britain. it does have a reputation but there are far worse places.

[@philbamford6957]

Bloke stood there with his pigeon scaring hawk and behind him sat on the roof watching him were 5 pigeons.😂😂😂

[@WendallExplores]

Burt is waiting for his moment 💀

[@pooooornopigeon]

​@WendallExplores Sadly they attack racing pigeons and almost never attack street pigeons.

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@jimmygreaves1]

Those Walsall pigeons are well ard!😂😂😂

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

​@pooooornopigeon that's exactly what a street pigeon would say.....

[@MAdoubleT.]

Growing up in Walsall and an estate near to Blakenhall, it's always been rough but as a kid, you felt the worse case scenario was ending up in a dispute which meant you had to fight you're way out of. 99% of people from these estates would have experienced this, it's just the way it was. The estate I was from, fighting was a way of settling an argument and you'd be encouraged to shake hands after. You'd get the exceptions but most people were honourable... that's not glorifying things, it's just the reality. Going out drinking in town, there was often a mood or a vibe which meant you knew it was going to be one of those nights where there'd be a lot of trouble, but again, there was no fear of potentially being stabbed and losing your life so there was no deterrent to going out. My point is, this whole knife culture the country seems to be facing is what's ruining our towns. I love my home town but it's sad to see that we're being plagued with the pandemic which has made it's way up from London.

[@melhumphries4331]

Me to. I always tell people you had to be quick with your fists or quick with your feet growing up in Blakenhall. It was tough but not dangerous unless you were looking for trouble (like most places). Still plenty of good families living there, its just the few that give it a bad name sadly.

[@rulebritannia1553]

From Walsall Left in 1984 It’s always been rough and depressing Do remember the 5th nightclub

[@roywatson8133]

great video sir im 64 lived in walsall all my life and them kids are right last 20 years the town sure as gone down the pan

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@triedzidono]

love how different Britain is from its medieval self ( not very much at all ) "Oi,Thou can'tst crappeth here, guttersnipe " has been keeping local enforcement in employment for millennia

[@richardmillican7733]

Born in Walsall. Now live in Anglesey in North Wales. Left aged 13. Now 56. I often get off M6 at junction 10 and go thru walsall getting back on at junction 7 to avoid the jams on the M6 Yes... Caldmore was my childhood stomping ground... it's a total shithole now, and it's getting progressively worse.

[@Purplerain96-27]

I was brought up in cannock moved to colwyn bay when I was 10 now I'm back in cannock lmao

[@WebleyCrusher]

That road through Karma is awful, parked on double yellow lines.

[@chrysalis4126]

All social housing estates in Walsall are owned by housing associations and not the council so it's the housing association that isn't keeping up the area in a good condition.

[@issacharbrowne924]

Housing Association's purchase stock from the council... Most housing association properties once belonged to the local council. Facts.

[@M-on7rl]

Definitely check out Brinnington, Stockport. The train station gets stoned by kids on a daily basis and according to a GP, it's the most depressed town of the UK

[@MrRobertFarr]

No. Go to London in South East England and Salcombe in Devon ? Check out The Street Life in places with a high average house value ? The Times has a list of statistics about house prices. There's also rates of Housing Benefits paid in various locations published. But I am pretty sure in some locations. Housing Benefit rates are not published at all and just top up people's wages so they can't afford their rent. Just to a level of what they might claim in welfare or.. Bloody Communists !!

[@GucciHughes]

I was born in Walsall and from Bloxwich, moved down to the south coast as a kid only 7. Still think of Walsall as my home. Great people 💪🏻

[@EgoChip]

I had a friend who lived in a really rough part of the city I grew up in. Half the houses were boarded up, there were burned out cars, the roads were severely damaged from petrol bombs and fires. Gangs of kids would randomly attack anyone who was an easy target. Drugs were rampant. It really did look like a war zone, and this was in the 90's. I haven't been back there for 20 years but apparently it's still really rough although they did eventually resurface the road. I generally had no trouble there as I was known, but if you were unknown you never went anywhere near it.

[@MikeMurphy_2025]

Walsall isnt a city 😂😂😂

[@EgoChip]

@@MikeMurphy_2025 I never said it was Walsall.

[@MikeMurphy_2025]

@@EgoChip but the video is about Walsall 🤦‍♂️

[@xJEG50x]

Speaking from experience, I agree Walsall is a pit, but there are a lot rougher areas in parts of Birmingham

[@deeray4637]

Facts. I grew up in Handsworth, and it's waaay worse than anywhere in Walsall. I live in Walsall now, a nice part luckily lol, and it's much nicer than brum

[@zacwhalley3679]

Agreed erdington is one of them

[@Wibble-zv3cs]

The people that make it rough are sleeping. Try going back at 9pm

[@markjones3459]

I was born and bred in Rushall you rarely crossed the border into Goscote, harden and Blakenhall to socialise, butlers and the black horse were a no-go if you were not a regular, lucky for me my dad was born and lived next door to the lamp and I also worked at cross lands where some of the residents of Blakenhall worked. Some great people live in that estate

[@mrjsgart]

At the end of the video sums it all up perfectly

[@oscarv2062]

yep the blacks

[@Ri4anaable]

@@oscarv2062shut the hell up!

[@littlesmudge8743]

my grandparents used to live in Aldridge so i have fond memories of Walsall. It was so sad seeing the town center in such a state! Glad they god rid of that awful car park though, it's so weird watching the midlands crumble away after being a strong backbone in the industrialisation of Britain. I grew up in brum and moved to Cornwall in 2002 with my family so your like a male version of myself! Love the videos man x

[@DubzCo]

The old heads of Blakenall in the 90s wouldn’t stand for these children running around using blades

[@kellydoyle8611]

Dubz. Co ....... its probably the children of the generation from the 90s that's causing problems

[@rockerrob61]

@@kellydoyle8611 I do believe the commenter meant people who are in their 90s not from the decade.

[@kellydoyle8611]

@@rockerrob61 same thing then really. I've lived in walsall coalpool witch isn't far from blackenhall. Its always been a thuggish area even the women. Its actually alot calmer kids these days need proper parenting and guidance through their teenage years God bless all kids . I know for some have it hard but should be more help out there doe them

[@kitano47]

its their kids lmfao

[@alexleatherbarrow4840]

@@rockerrob61 you believe wrong hes on about back in the 90s

[@grahamwood156]

The Court’s are to soft on the youth !

[@johnadams1976]

That's true.... But at the same time we need to address the reason why the youth are like that.... They weren't born wanting to go to court. If we don't sort the source, the issue will go nowhere. But it needs to be done as a matter of urgency, or disaster will strike

[@dogcatdogable]

More youths going through the prison system is only going to worsen the problem

[@gemodorgon]

@@dogcatdogable If they do the crime, they've got to do the time.

[@Melexdra]

Highly underrated channel!

[@MetalMonster313]

Wallsall market, my parents used to work there in the late 90's early 2000's. Brings back memories seeing it again. I remember the market being rammed even though I was only 5ish at the time.

[@roderickcozens5371]

I hated Walsall as a kid in the 60/70’s Hated it as a teenager in the early 80’s at college. Since then I have avoided it. Depressing place

[@markthacker9387]

Walsall was a busy, market town in the 80 and 90s, then , unfettered immigration happened, and here we are, say no more.

[@Eddigarero75]

I don’t think Blakenall heath was ever a nice area mate😂 it’s a white indigenous populated area no immigrants

[@markthacker9387]

@@Eddigarero75 I never said it was nice , never mentioned blakenall , I mentioned Walsall city centre, but I would rather blakenall being ,white, that than the shite we have now.

[@rabyaahmed2817]

​@@markthacker9387Rascist

[@jamiealbin1269]

You my friend deserve recognition you are an unsung hero having been homeless myself keep going il keep watching and liking

[@Dylanesque]

I took an 18 ton box truck into Walsall back in 2005 to make a drop off and was advised to keep the rear securely locked at all times when I was away from the truck. I was told, given the opportunity, the bstrds would rob from a stationary refuse truck.😮

[@mattystewart8]

Theyll steal your cold teeth if you leave your mouth open long enough

[@MarcinosGl]

I used to live in the UK (Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, London (west part)) for over 10 years now having lived few 6 years in my country I keep watching your videos (and guys who make videos about real state of the cities and towns in Britain) and see how the standards of living have changed, good God some places have seriously deteriorated

[@jujutrini8412]

People keep voting in the Tories and it keeps getting worse and worse. I think British people are masochists. 😂😂😂

[@hildahilpert5018]

It,s everywhere.Here in America it's guns.Certain parts of the country drugs, the homeless and mentally ill are out of control.

[@apekop34]

Would you like to make a longer video about East London? For non-UK people it is very interesting because of its reputation

[@WendallExplores]

Sure I’ll get there some point

[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

My area of East london has 2 m pound houses...!!

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@MrRobertFarr]

By politely asking. It's kind of implied that living in a Poverty Trap is the dominant culture there ?

[@bbsoulsmile]

His still got his camera. He definitely wouldn't have it in East London ...

[@kickass9390]

Was recently in the uk, hadnt been back in 30 yrs. Couldn't believe how diverse it has become. Didn't look like the England I grew up in.

[@acefreaky2988]

Dont say diverse say foreign...it is what it is after all.

[@emilymccartney1593]

So, you are part of the diversity in whatever Country you are an immigrant in? 🙄

[@AJWRAJWR]

Not diverse. Invaded.

[@NGCS-ej4lz]

You should see Scotland, colony of everyone English fleeing what they did to England, as well as a Polish/Italian/American colony, all voting for open borders and pro-EU. Scotland is being complete ethnically cleansed.

[@marriamshah4649]

Wow says someone who's living abroad....

[@matthewrobins2599]

I didn’t see it first time around - so thanks for reuploading.

[@WendallExplores]

It’s so annoying, it did well first time round. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@shanemoran8260]

Hey Excellent channel just started watching videos much appreciated you sharing your experiences love from Dublin

[@theneonchimpchannel9095]

I spent a fair amount of time in Walsall last year and while there is a lot of poverty, I can't say that I saw any crimes taking place. I was warned to avoid the town centre after dark, but that's fairly normal, at least in and around Melbourne, Australia where I live. As for the market, it varies. Usually if the sun is out, there'll be more shoppers than on days when it's raining. The CeX that appears shuttered is actually open, they just have the shutters down on the windows that they aren't using. What I found in Walsall was a great community spirit and a lot of love, but that was my experience, it's obviously not going to be everyone's experience.

[@mickybetts7957]

Ah! Home sweet home! Thanks for sharing! Bloxwich is rough but definitely worse than it used to be when I lived there, even though it was always rough. Now bleak is a better description. .. same here in Paignton, more bleak than rough. Glad you managed to upload this mate.

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ saves He had mercy on me he can save all who all seek him today He made away through calvery repent of all sins today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit can give you peace purpose and joy and his will today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@eelponna3145]

I think the final 30secs of this video shows exactly what’s wrong with Walsall today together with hundreds of other towns across the UK blighted with this kind of cultural change.

[@Website9]

WTF! blame the young ethnic kids and turn a blind eye to the last 14 years of massive Conservative cuts to every single service and investment.

[@theokr89]

Yeah! The UK was all perfect, rosy, crimeless and poverty-free before "this kind of cultural change"! Take us back to that! 😂

[@jonsaddler3067]

I am Walsall born and bred. Loved growing up there in the 80's. I worked there in the 90's i always felt safe and never worried. These days I avoid it like the plague

[@utopiaking6417]

I was born and bred in Blakenall, lived in Barracks Lane and went to Harden Junior school back in the late 70's and early 80's it was rough back then but everyone looked out for one another, what spoiled it for the youth was the council that put up restrictions stopping kids playing ball games and not funding local youth centres, there's nothing for the kids to do apart from cause mischief, if a council neglects its duty then this is what the outcome is and no doubt it as happened all over the UK, don't blame the citizens blame the government for not caring about run down areas across the UK

[@gemodorgon]

I've always said the same, even as a kid (I'm nearing 30 now), there was just nothing really to do, nothing for me at that age. If there was anything, it definitely wasn't known to me, or ever really presented as an option. I'm really not surprised kids are like this now, they have little direction and nothing to do other than cause problems.

[@deanothemanc5281]

Good honest video, you should do Stoops estate in Burnley.

[@terrapyn99]

Britain's roughest estate has got to be the Manor in Sheffield.

[@WendallExplores]

Will check it out

[@Lulusnotreadyforthis]

​@WendallExplores definitely, I went to Uni in Sheffield and have seen the Manor firsthand. You need to see it

[@deadeye7667]

For sure I spent some time in attercliff police station after visiting the manor estate all due to a house fire

[@deanothemanc5281]

Good call, I once went on their. It was shocking, real eye opener.

[@robh8814]

The Manor might be bad but you need to get yourself over to East London & South London before you claim its the worst in the UK. It also depends where you are talking on "The Manor". East Bank Road/City Road or the roads connecting off them.. The one thing you do notice on a few of the roads is every House has a Burglar alarm fitted. If a Car has been stolen then its likely to be dumped on the Manor.. Its been years since Ive been on it & would never go on after dark but its nothing compared to some areas of East London.

[@paulross2914]

I was born in Bloxwich and left as a kid in 1977, I remember the folk as being friendly and down to earth, I think the security guy was spot on. Trouble is in my opinion that the kids are fearless of authority and seems to be no consequences and only fear rival gangs.

[@carriexplores]

I used to do housing management for Westminster City Council. That's one heck of a juxtaposition. You should get down there sometime.

[@nadmanganianman]

Lone pole from Krakow here. We made pigeons the residents of our city centre. You can buy grain and feed them on the main market square. Tourists love it.

[@BeeBee3_Adventures]

Not all houses are taken from people , I have worked in social housing and many do a moonlight flit to escape debts etc often taking their boilers etc with them , hence the need for shutters, also houses that are empty on these estates are targets for boiler and copper thefts so they need shutters and alarms installing so they can be turned around quickly for new tenants .

[@imcompitentfool]

I was born in a house in leamore, and lived in coalpool goscote lodge (no longer there) it was rough but like everyehere you don't notice until you move away, I have a lot of fond memories of the place.

[@charlesmacka]

It was cool stepping off that bus with you at the start. Nice touch mate.

[@user-zv3ce6lv4b]

Recently moved from this part of West Midlands! It’s dreadful to see how it’s gone downhill like this ! Look at the high street in most parts of the uk & you’ll find it’s Turkish barbers ! Vape shops ! Nail salons halal food shops ( takeaway) our country has been over run by this & anyone English move if they can ! No discipline with kids ! Kids having kids & the police are non existent soon the whole of the uk will be like this ! Feel sorry for decent young families! Just so depressing 😢

[@jamesmcgrath2720]

Things are bad when the town council have an official Falconer

[@meldavis1877]

Loving Bert the Harris hawk,American desert hawks beautiful birds.Wow didn’t know places even existed like that in the UK,thanks for sharing 😊🙏

[@OUTBOUND184]

Glimpse of the future at the end there....so grim.

[@user-vg6fs9qe8j]

Walsall was different in the 80s ..many moved from Birmingham ....when they housed thousands not long ago .... says a lot !

[@Bounty_Hunter84]

Poverty and nothing to lose. 100% Agree with the man on the bike.

[@cqfox]

Great work filming the harsh reality in these forsaken corners of the UK. It certainly takes some guts to venture into these places, and maybe I’ll attempt something like this in the future. I’ve just stuck with cultural travel walks for my latest trip home in Leicester, which does have its share of challenged residential communities.

[@Scottgunner89]

Crazy, 15/20 years ago the Walsall market ran all the way up to church, it was packed and you’d get annoyed at how slow people moved. When a pair of vans trainers cost £25 and there was a good 5 or 6 record shops in town.

[@oceanair_]

Next you should go to Wythenshawe, particularly Benchill in Manchester. It is Europe's largest council estate and was built up after the war after many people of Manchester lost their homes. It used to be okay but it is rough as toast nowadays.

[@DubzCo]

I dunno if it’s still like it but I stayed in Moss Side Manchester before maybe 30 years ago and I would definitely rather be in Blakenall Walsall

[@oceanair_]

@@DubzCo I've not been for years but Ive heard it is very deprived and run by gangs. Maybe that could be a place you go to also @Wendall

[@deanothemanc5281]

Yeah it's pretty bad, my grandparents nearly moved their in the 60s, thankfully they picked Langley in North Manchester, still has a bit of a reputation, unfairly imo, as we never had any problems as kids.

[@andysutils]

Used to work round there. Went in the benchill pub and another one with bullet holes still in the wall called the cock of the north in the 90s.

[@saulmc8920]

I thought bransholme in Hull was Europe's largest council estate?

[@jameschamberlain5817]

Another great video, Cheers Wendall 👍

[@WendallExplores]

🙏

[@bushplaysthereal]

I used to live in Walsall, i went to a school named Old Church Primary, i left the school because i was being bullied heavily and right after i left one of my old classmates LITERALLY STABBED A PENCIL THROUGH SOMEONES HAND They were six years old btw and i lived in a cul de sac with many weed users living near me, i once opened a window for some air and all i could smell was just weed and it was disgusting

[@johnlennon7453]

I live in Walsall Wendall. Believe me Bloxwich is not the roughest. Many areas are rough. Of all of Walsall I would say Birchills, Caldmore (Karma), Wednesbury and Beechdale are the worst. Beechdale is a little better than it was.

[@Saxonsince81]

Wednesbury ???? That's in Sandwell , no where near the Borough of Walsall, but your right about birchills/caldmore , also palfrey, pleck , chuckery etc.. and what do all these areas mentioned have in common , mass immigration over the years have made most of walsall look like Iraq , i wonder why this wendall didn't visit any these parts and only focused only one of the last deprived white working class areas !!! I think somebody's playing it safe and not pointing out the fact that most of walsall looks like a third world shit hole

[@crazyrays3062]

I have to agree. Birchills, caldmore, beechdale, pleck and palfrey are probably worse than Blakenall. I grew up in Blakenall in the 80's and 90's. Wasn't that bad really. Had some great times. Would have hated to grow up in one of the other places. Especially Caldmore. Rough as a dogs a$$

[@robertbeech2467]

@@Saxonsince81 wednesbury is right next to walsall m6 j9 is pretty much the border also hence the ws postcode

[@deanhawthorn5783]

you know its rough when the wheels on the shopping trolleys have been stolen

[@oliveoyle2594]

Seems to me the moment the out of town shopping centres were built the town centres just cannot compete. Ramsgate was a great example of this. Had a lovely Marks and Spencer’s, a McDonald’s and many more popular stores. Then a huge out of town shopping centre was built and hence Ramsgate town has gone down apart from vape shops and charity shops.

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@pz189]

100%, Westwood Cross killed off Margate high street too and it's the same across the country. People prefer easy, free parking and the high street just hasn't really adapted.

[@Newsopathy-gf2ug]

Don't you think that Amazon's had a negative effect too?

[@davel9359]

I’m further up in Kent and Bluewater has slaughtered a few towns. Same as you, we had a decent shopping centre but al the big chains pulled out and were left with charity shops, kebab houses, Turkish barbers etc. Mind you, edge of town supermarkets and DIY sheds also means there’s little need to go into the town anymore and online shopping has had a big impact.

[@mariehassall2428]

I was a District Nurse, working in Walsall 1980 - 1990, based in Coalpool, the people were very decent, and although a rough area, they had us nurses backs, never felt nervous or at risk, enjoyed working and caring for the community. Net some very interesting characters. I was offered a job there again last year, but declined as the areas in and around Walsall have seriously declined, to much of a risk for line workers, very sad.

[@antdod1]

I'm originally from Walsall I left there in 89 with my family to move to Devon and then 8yrs ago I moved to Ireland ...I find it so hard to see Walsall is such a mess with so much violence what is wrong with society ...I live in a place now that's like the UK used to be you can leave your keys in your car and go into a shop and no one would dream of doing anything

[@ScrappyPower]

Wendall drinking game: take a shot every time he says 'roughest estate in Britain' 😄 You'd be on the floor by the end of the video.

[@WendallExplores]

🤣

[@saulmc8920]

It would take more than 6 shots to flatten me pal

[@saulmc8920]

This won't be popular but it seems the more 'diverse' the estate the more crime and violence

[@mokhan8146]

Yeah the indigenous never commit crimes

[@tazmo2237]

I live a few miles from here, and I can tell you there’s a LOT more rougher places than Walsall.

[@MonstaTrapz]

I was born in Walsall, but my parents moved us away to a much nicer part of the country but i spent a lot of time there over rhe years. Its always been rough but seems to have gone downhill massively in recent decades. My nan used to say how nice Walsall used to be.

[@stevedoyle4874]

I had a pub in Walsall. One customer nearly lost his arm outside, with a machete. Glad i got out of there. Shitehole.

[@gazeardley.the.wildman.]

They say Rough...I say Normal.. Come to Bentilee or Meir in Stoke my friend, just typical council estates, with Normal People...Great Reload my friend, stay Safe....

[@WendallExplores]

Yeah it’s pretty average in that area

[@jacobleetaylor]

Nice one for giving the other vid a shout 👊🏻 absolute gentleman

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@mikemcgibney]

Enjoyed the video! Thanks.

[@user-yt8hm4oc5r]

when I hear you have to be respectful, but the irony is they are not respectful with others or their own town. it is depressing to walk around all you see garbage everywhere and boarded up business. homes from yard a horrible messy. I have seen pigsty's cleaner

[@RascalMcBants]

Yeah, compared to the drone drops and combat footage I've seen, it's not like war-torn Ukraine 😂

[@Giove83]

You know you're in the UK when an ice cream van is in the middle of a town centre in the pissing rain when it's winter

[@tonydalton6756]

Holme wood in Bradford has to be top of the list. Go in the 6 week school holidays Wendall. Take security with you if they are racing horses.

[@Ri4anaable]

My baby’s dad was murdered in Walsall in a night club last year in March 💔 every time I step into that place I don’t feel human no more! It’s so sad x

[@mokhan8146]

Ban drink then

[@denisemeehan688]

Thanks subscribed catching up on your videos. Great work .

[@GoldenHeart676]

All of Wendalls content is absolutely brilliant & he's such a lovely guy 🙂

[@Mrdeniro100]

Bracken hall and Sheepridge estates in Huddersfield used to be pretty bad, i have no idea what they are like now.

[@Robby334]

It's probably like most cities in the UK

[@jhickman4735]

I’m from Bloxwich and now live in Canada although I’m returning to the UK as Canada has become a woke nightmare. Here tweaking drug addicts and homeless encampments are a much bigger problem than I’ve seen anywhere in England. Canada is also seeing urban decline, it’s not just in the UK. Most people don’t know this but Canada is the second most drug addicted country in the world. My parents are from Penderal St, Blakenall and the majority of people that live in the area are sound. It’s not that bad, just the antisocial morons running around making other people’s lives a misery. I suggest Walsall Council do their job and help clean up the mess, if they did, it wouldn’t look that bad.

[@Newsopathy-gf2ug]

I'm amazed to learn the stuff you're saying about Canada.

[@jhickman4735]

Check out the videos of why people are leaving Canada. Honestly, England is a great place to live, a beautiful country full of interesting places and culture. This guy just looks for the bad and uses really unfortunate souls in his thumbnail’s as clickbait, crap eh..

[@Newsopathy-gf2ug]

Councils have a responsibility and below average brains to deal with this stuff, so it seems; a bit of blight on our democracy really. I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like a place, then get to work on improving it.

[@user-sc3ts6lf8r]

Stay in Canada mate. Find a nice spot..... and ignore the nutters. I bolted from West Brom in 78. NOTHING would get me back there..... Nothing

[@burgundycobalt5665]

I've been living in Walsall for a few years now, am originally from Birmingham where it's no better. Check out Slade Road in Erdington, Birmingham. That's been in the news too. Was so nice when I was growing up, now it's a no-go area with HMOs, prostitution, drugs and suchlike.

[@Thecraftycarper71]

Got cousins to protect him couldn’t fight himself out of a paper bag,there are worse places than Walsall I was away from Walsall for 6/7 years and missed my friends and family now I’m glad to be home shit hole or not it’s my town

[@alisonbrowning9620]

I love the hawk

[@johnadams1976]

it's sad.... but a consequence of what society has become... what is there for people to do? where's the supportive famlies to live with? where are the future prospects!? Listen to the kids... they don't like it... they want better... but they aren't being offered better! The vast majority of people in that situation will go the same way...... proper homes, proper jobs, make people feel proud and able... they'll pass that to their kids, instead of frustration, dispare and anger.

[@kathleengordon5623]

Yes you sum it all up really, kids see their parents always skint and think that's the way their lives are going to be forever 😢

[@SteAnderson]

I like it. “I know these people and I know they’re rough” 😂

[@Mickybee197]

I remember when it was all thatched cottages and in the centre there was a village green with a duck pond. Local morris dancers would practice there and crown green bowls was played on Tuesday afternoons.

[@BarghestOne]

Go up walsall on a Friday, Saturday night if you wanna see what it's really on. Or just hang around weatherspoons garden for a few hours 😂

[@BigBusta117]

Cmon ya boy is back on again

[@paulillingworth1242]

I’m Sheffield born n bred and now live on outer suburbs of Sheffield, this reminds me of parts of Sheffield 25 + years ago and current day, Depravation and poverty looks a lot of the problem and governments don’t seem to be bothered to sort out the issues.

[@Caz366]

Your a good man helping the homeless and showing what it like sray safe

[@georgemulford2910]

who is making it dangerous and how are they doing it?

[@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero]

You won't see real shit holes until you get into some Scottish Schemes !

[@thommo8thompson562]

At least we are getting new built houses unlike here it's not as bad as you say 😂

[@SnoozyOpposition]

Born and raised in Walsall and moved out about 2 years ago. Couldn’t be happier being away from there

[@ankrett19]

Born in blakenall lived in blakenall heath until i was 9 then moved to palfrey chuckery caldmore until 18 when i moved dudley where i am now. Currently 38 and seen all this coming even at 18 as i was training and studying to be a youth worker when funding for the YOT (Youth Offending Team) and other services like Nacro was cut, until the local goverment step in nothing will change. Caldmore is as horrendous and Blakenall Heath.