Copper Beech Drive Wombourne, South Staffordshire
41 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV5), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36700090.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £460,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 12, E: 7).
- 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 B; Band D in South Staffordshire costs £2,314 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 94 to 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gravel Hill Surgery, about 320 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 | 2 | £460,000 | £450,000 | £470,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £520,000 | £502,500 | £522,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £435,000 | £410,000 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £462,500 | £435,000 | £490,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £309,000 | £309,000 | £309,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £330,000 | £218,000 | £355,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £317,500 | £285,000 | £350,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £377,000 | £377,000 | £377,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 5 WV5 0LH | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 1 WV5 0LH | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 3 WV5 0LH | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 5 WV5 0LH | Detached | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 11 WV5 0LH | Detached | £522,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 26 WV5 0LH | Detached | £502,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 21 WV5 0LH | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 29 WV5 0LH | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 16 WV5 0LH | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 33 WV5 0LH | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 17 WV5 0LH | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 17 WV5 0LH | Detached | £309,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2017 | 13 WV5 0LH | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2016 | 4 WV5 0LH | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2016 | 10 WV5 0LH | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 2 WV5 0LH | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2015 | 33 WV5 0LH | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 19 WV5 0LH | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 3 WV5 0LH | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 18 WV5 0LH | Detached | £377,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2009 | 27 WV5 0LH | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 35 WV5 0LH | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2006 | 15 WV5 0LH | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2006 | 10 WV5 0LH | Detached | £328,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2005 | 3 WV5 0LH | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 15 May 2003 | 20 WV5 0LH | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 9 WV5 0LH | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 13 WV5 0LH | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2000 | 2 WV5 0LH | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 9 WV5 0LH | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 24 Aug 1999 | 6 WV5 0LH | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 43 WV5 0LH | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1997 | 1 WV5 0LH | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1997 | 17 WV5 0LH | Detached | £129,950 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 51 WV5 0LH | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 43 WV5 0LH | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 21 WV5 0LH | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1995 | 17 WV5 0LH | Detached | £116,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, detached (16); Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 2, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 4, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 10, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 13, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 17, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 19, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 20, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 22, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 33, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
- 37, Copper Beech Drive, Wombourne
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 B (21% of about 670 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: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Wombourne Police Station, Wombourne, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Site, 1-29 Bull Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (890 m (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
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 41 addresses are between 94 m and 108 m above sea level (102 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV5 0LD | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| WV5 0LH | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| WV5 0NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walk Lane Wombourne | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 30.8 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gravel Hill Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Russells Hall Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wombourne Police Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN - Wombourne, Wombourne Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,090 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Himley Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Himley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Parson's Wood Hill | Hill | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Hawkswell Rough | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Round Birch Hill | Hill | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Great Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 41 |
4 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeley Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wombourne High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Blakeley WV5 0EZ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Wombourne Club WV5 0LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| The Bourne Grill WV5 9HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Tiffus WV5 9DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Beaubrook WV5 9DN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| JES 759 Ltd WV5 9DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Wombourne Tandoori WV5 9DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2026 |
| Kingsway Church WV5 9DN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Sandhills Day Nursery WV5 9JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Farmer And Friends WV5 9JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd WV5 9JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Wombourne Fish Bar WV5 9JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Greenside Parlour WV5 9EZ | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rookery Rise (5); On or near Copper Beech Drive (5); On or near High Meadows (2); On or near Uplands Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 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) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 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 6 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
- WV5 0LH: 39 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- WV5 0LD: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- WV5 0NR: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Poplar Close · Rookery Rise · Greenhill · High Meadows · Redcliffe Drive · Common Road · Mill Lane · Uplands Drive · Sytch Lane · Gravel Hill · Peartree Drive · Pippin Walk
All the streets in WV5 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.