Appleton Crescent Wolverhampton
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV4), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44801270.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 2, D: 5, E: 1).
- 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 C; Band D in Wolverhampton costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 154 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical Centre, about 530 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £311,250 | £230,000 | £392,500 |
| 2019 | 2 | £331,250 | £240,000 | £422,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £93,500 | £83,000 | £104,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | 30 WV4 5TW | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2023 | 28 WV4 5TW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2020 | 27 WV4 5TW | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2020 | 15 WV4 5TW | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 34 WV4 5TW | Detached | £422,500 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 30 WV4 5TW | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2016 | 18 WV4 5TW | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2008 | 32 WV4 5TW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2006 | 11 WV4 5TW | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2005 | 9 WV4 5TW | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2000 | 24 WV4 5TW | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1998 | 21 WV4 5TW | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 20 WV4 5TW | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1996 | 27 WV4 5TW | Detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 C (39% of about 1,380 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 1.0 km
- 249-251 Penn Road Wolverhampton WV4 5SF: up to 14 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 225 Penn Road Wolverhampton WV4 5TT: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m)
- 55 Woodfield Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4AG: up to 1 home, permissioned (490 m)
- 48 Coalway Road Wolverhampton WV3 7LZ: up to 1 home, permissioned (630 m)
- 38 Riley Crescent Wolverhampton, completed (670 m)
- 179 Penn Road Wolverhampton WV3 0EQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (900 m)
- Beckminster House, Beckminster Road: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (920 m)
- Beckminster House, Beckminster Road, Penn WV3 7BJ: up to 36 homes, permissioned (920 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 5TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV4 5SP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 154 m and 161 m above sea level (158 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 5SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV4 5TW | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 25 within 800 m; nearest Muchall Road Penn Fields | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 2.9 km |
| Car parks | Parking Services - City of Wolverhampton Council | 2.2 km |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 660 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 29.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical Centre | 530 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rexall Chemist | 460 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 670 m |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 2.3 km |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 2.7 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Terminus Service Station, Pennfields Cashzone | 780 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 470 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 600 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 460 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 490 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Penn Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-west |
| Lady Godiva's churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Coppice | Wood | 1.0 km south-east |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km south-east |
| Alder Coppice | Wood | 1.7 km south-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.7 km east |
| Wodehouse Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.3 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colton Hills Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m | No published inspection |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | All-through | 4–19 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Warstones Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Bantock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley House Luncheon Club WV4 5TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Ashley Court Care WV4 5SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Mount Tavern WV4 5SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Mount Tavern Food WV4 5SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Cup Of Joy Ltd WV4 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Le Flamme WV4 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Papa John's Pizza WV4 4AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Paul's Superstore WV4 4AD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Mountfield House WV4 4AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lai Do 2 WV4 4AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Woodfield Social & Sports Club WV4 4AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Penn Tandoori WV4 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aldergrove Manor Care Home WV4 4AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Leylands WV4 5TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Miquill Catering @ Woodfield Primary School WV4 4AG | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bromley Place (12); On or near Hospital (7); On or near Elm Dale Road (2); On or near Ashwood Grove (1); On or near Redmoor Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bromley Place · Ashwood Grove · Redmoor Gardens · Elm Dale Road · Squirrel Walk · Mount Road · Muchall Road · Birchwood Road · Enderby Drive · Great Hall Grove · Wynn Road · Alexandra Road
All the streets in WV4 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.