Anchor Road Coseley, Wolverhampton
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV14), about 250 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 44801130.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wolverhampton costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 145 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coseley Medical Centre, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 860 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wolverhampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,232 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 1,840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- THE RAINBOW COMMUNITY CENTRE, 49, RAINBOW STREET, COSELEY, BILSTON, WV14 8SX: up to 6 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Fmr Rookery Lodge, Woodcross Lane: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land rear of 45 Rookery Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj 32 Whitegates Road, Coseley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj. To 49 Highfields Road: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Behind 41 - 45 Beach Avenue & 51 - 59 Brynmawr Road Wolverhampton: up to 3 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Garage Site Behind 23 To 33 Beach Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands: up to 4 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Land adjacent to Pear Tree Lane, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8HA: up to 34 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 8 November 2026 to 15 November 2026: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 9NA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| WV14 9NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 145 m and 149 m above sea level (146 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 9NA | 95% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| WV14 9NZ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Darkhouse Lane Coseley | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Topdeck Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.6 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coseley Medical Centre | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brutons Pharmacy (Childs Avenue) | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Bilston Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 420 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clayton Playing Field 1.8 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Gorge | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Hursthill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Sedgley Beacon | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 0 | 1 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 7 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 13 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 13 |
8 of the street's 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 25 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hurst Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hill Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston SWB Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Loxdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wilkinson Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bilston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Jerk Stop WV14 9NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Mama Pizza WV14 9PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Rosewood School WV14 8XJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| The Rising Sun WV14 8XH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Havacre WV14 9NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Iron Foundry Drive (27); On or near Biddings Lane (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 8 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Havacre Lane · Biddings Lane · Clifford Mills Way · Darkhouse Lane · Iron Foundry Drive · Cannon Park Way · Hinchliffe Avenue · Ladymoor Road · Meadow Lane · Anvil Crescent · Hessian Close · Shaw Road
All the streets in WV14 and across Wolverhampton.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.