Brickheath Road Wolverhampton
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV1), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44806340.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath Town Park, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 148 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tudor Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 510 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)
- Former G & P Batteries Site, Grove Street, Heath Town WV10 0PY, not permissioned (240 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - HT5 (HRA7) Long Ley WV10 0HS: up to 21 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - WVL 7 Long Ley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 70 Old Heath Road Wolverhampton WV1 2SQ, permissioned (270 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - HRA10 Inkerman Street (community housing): up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - HT4 (WVL4) Chervil Rise: up to 31 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - HT3 (HRA4/WVL5/WVL6) Chervil Rise WV10 0HR: up to 54 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Heath Town Estate Masterplan - (WVL2) - Inkerman Street WV10 0EP: up to 2 homes, permissioned (360 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026 to 7 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 147 m and 148 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 2RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 2SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 2SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friesland Drive Heath Town | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Wolverhampton Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tudor Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Town Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | New Cross Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grover Store Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath Town Park 5.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Bushbury Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Aldersley Junction | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is 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 Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Heath Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Matthias School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| East Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full House WV1 2SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Reece's Cafe WV1 2SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Grover Store WV1 2SQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2025 |
| Tasty Fryer WV1 2SQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Bridge Cafe WV10 0EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Eleek Clarity WV1 2AP | Distributors/Transporters | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Harvest Chinese WV1 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Frydays WV1 2AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Star Fish Bar WV1 2AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| Deans Road Convenience WV1 2AW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Nekare WV1 2AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Hope Lunch Club Aka Hope Community Project WV10 0HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Unity In Action WV10 0HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre WV10 0QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Otis Di Chef WV10 0QQ | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashbourne Road (29); On or near Old Heath Road (8); On or near Brickheath Road (7); On or near Osier Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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 | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Old Heath Road · Osier Place · Ashbourne Road · Hillside Gardens · St Giles Road · Osier Street · Burcot Walk · Stanton Road · Long Ley · Grove Street · Burcot Avenue · Bowmans Rise
All the streets in WV1 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.