Chell Close Penkridge, South Staffordshire
9 addresses across 1 postcode (ST19), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36701401.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 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 D; Band D in South Staffordshire costs £2,314 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Penkridge Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £107,950 | £107,950 | £107,950 |
| 1997 | 3 | £80,500 | £77,750 | £85,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £71,500 | £71,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2018 | 7 ST19 5SR | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 4 ST19 5SR | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 6 ST19 5SR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 7 ST19 5SR | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 1 ST19 5SR | Detached | £107,950 | |
| 9 Sep 1997 | 3 ST19 5SR | Detached | £80,500 | |
| 18 Mar 1997 | 8 ST19 5SR | Detached | £77,750 | |
| 3 Jan 1997 | 4 ST19 5SR | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 2 ST19 5SR | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 5 ST19 5SR | Detached | £71,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Staffordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,314 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,542 | £1,800 | £2,057 | £2,314 | £2,828 | £3,342 | £3,856 | £4,627 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (60% of about 630 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)
- Lyne Hill (Phase 3), Boscomoor Lane, Penkridge, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST19 5SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Modwena Way Boscomoor | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boscomoor Car Park | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 38 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penkridge Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehouse Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clay Street Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Watling Street Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Gailey, Gailey Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,710 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,070 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rodbaston Old Hall moated site and fishpond, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rodbaston Old Hall moated site and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Pillaton Old Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lyne Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Swamp | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Withy Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Fullmoor Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Pottal Valley | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 South Staffordshire: see them on the South Staffordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princefield First School | Primary | 3–9 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wolgarston High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's CofE (A) First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Marshbrook First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penkridge Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Staffordshire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Rural Enterprise Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys ST19 5HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Rana Convenience Store ST19 5HJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Knights Close (7); On or near Eggington Drive (3); On or near Micklewood Close (1); On or near Canalside Close (1); On or near Fullmoor Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- ST19 5SR: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Walhouse Drive · Teveray Drive · Beverley Close · Chetwynd Close · Cowley Close · Canalside Close · Meadow Close · St Modwena Way · Wolgarston Way · Henney Close · Hussey Close · Cheadle Close
All the streets in ST19 and across South Staffordshire.
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.