Church Street Wolverhampton
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV11), about 150 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 44811130.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Wednesfield Park (7.4 hectares) is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 143 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tudor Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | THE BOAT INN WV11 1SS | Other | £153,400 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 9 WV11 1SR | Terraced | £100,000 |
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 (54% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1,3 AND 5, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- BATE MONUMENT APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, grade II
- BREWHOUSE TO LEFT OF THE BOAT PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST THOMAS, grade II
- THE BOAT PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 11A-13a High Street Wednesfield WV11 1ST, completed (130 m)
- Land West Of 21 Rookery Street, Wednesfield: up to 10 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 41 Graiseley Lane Wolverhampton WV11 1PE, completed (210 m)
- Land Opp 3 Rookery Street, Wednesfield: up to 20 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 43 Taylor Street: up to 4 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Neachells Newsagent 105 Neachells Lane Wolverhampton WV11 3PS, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- New Heath Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1XX: up to 48 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 Amos Lane WV11 1NH, completed (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 July 2026 to 28 September 2026: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL, Works for road purposes, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV11 1SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV11 1SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 2 | unlikely |
| WV11 1ST | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 143 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV11 1SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV11 1SS | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| WV11 1ST | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Wednesfield | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodhouse Fold Car Park | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tudor Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy-Alfred Squire | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Health Centre | 190 m |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police Wolverhampton East Operational Command Unit | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 37 Church Street Lloyds Bank | 20 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wednesfield Park 7.4 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 4.4 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Avenue Allotment Gardens 1,450 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Bushbury Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 22 |
17 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 Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wodensfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wednesfield Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Wood End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Edward the Elder Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| D'Eyncourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Long Knowle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Fryer WV11 1SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| The Boat Grill WV11 1SS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wednesfield Mini Market WV11 1ST | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Gary Green - Fruit & Veg | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Beez Kneez Cafe WV11 1SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Willis Fish | Mobile caterer | 80 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2022 |
| The Royal Tiger WV11 1ST | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Savers Health & Beauty WV11 1ST | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| The Angel WV11 1ST | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Card Factory WV11 1SZ | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Dog And Partridge WV11 1SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Dog And Partridge (Kitchen) WV11 1SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy WV11 1SZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Alan Warwick Butchers WV11 1SZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy WV11 1SZ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (53); On or near Parking Area (44); On or near Church Street (37); On or near Torridge Drive (34); On or near Rookery Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 62% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Star (pub/bar/nightclub, WV11 1PE) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Alan Warwick Butchers (retailers - other, WV11 1SZ) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 5 Very good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV11 1SS: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- WV11 1SR: 9 addresses
- WV11 1ST: 2 addresses of 64 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Nicholls Fold · Wolverhampton Road · Woodhouse Fold · Torridge Drive · Bentley Bridge Park · South Avenue · Bolton Road · Taylor Street · Duke Street · Pinfold Gardens · Thrushel Walk
All the streets in WV11 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.