Branfield Close Coseley, Dudley
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV14), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11404073.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 2).
- 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 Dudley costs £2,145 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Silver Jubilee Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 198 to 205 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodsetton Medical Centre, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 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
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 2012 onwards (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dudley in 2026-27: Band D £2,145 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,430 | £1,668 | £1,907 | £2,145 | £2,621 | £3,098 | £3,575 | £4,290 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (48% of about 690 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)
- St Marys Church Gorge Road Wolverhampton WV14 9RH: up to 2 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Garage Site Between 92 And 106 Hurst Road Wolverhampton: up to 2 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Former Sons Of Rest, Hackett Close WV14 9SD, completed (290 m)
- Garage Site between 10-16 Watson Road, Lanesfield: up to 2 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Opposite 34 Turner Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 9BG: up to 2 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Bourne Street, Coseley: up to 72 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Fmr Rookery Lodge, Woodcross Lane: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Land Behind 41 - 45 Beach Avenue & 51 - 59 Brynmawr Road Wolverhampton: up to 3 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 1 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 9JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV14 9HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 198 m and 205 m above sea level (203 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 9HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV14 9JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rifle Street Woodsetton | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Dudley Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsetton Medical Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsetton Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Silver Jubilee Park 4.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 1,500 m² | 170 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 100 m |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hursthill Wood | Wood | 390 m south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 390 m north-west |
| Sedgley Beacon | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Parkes Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Rounds Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 22 |
3 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 Dudley: see them on the Dudley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | 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 |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Dormston School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Victoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beacon Hill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cotwall End Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURST HILL LABOUR CLUB WV14 9EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Dixons Butchers WV14 9EU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco WV14 9EU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Local Express WV14 9EU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Coseley Tavern WV14 9QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Drink Stop Off Licence WV14 9QZ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Oriental Kitchen WV14 9QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Curry Lounge WV14 9QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Oct 2025 |
| One Stop WV14 9HR | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Gordon's Celebrations Cakes By Claire WV14 9UL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maslin Drive (42); On or near Branfield Close (15); On or near Mars Close (14); On or near Rock Road (7); On or near Rifle Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Hollywell Street · Spring Vale Close · Rock Road · Clifton Street · Oldfield Road · Rifle Street · Mars Close · Maslin Drive · Strathern Drive · Priory Field Close · Queens Crescent · Lime Street
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.