Cornflower Meadow Coven, South Staffordshire
27 addresses across 1 postcode (WV9), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36704459.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £456,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 25).
- 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 C; 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 Bilbrook, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brewood Medical Practice, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 26% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £456,500 | £456,500 | £456,500 |
| 2025 | 3 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £335,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | £306,950 | £210,000 | £407,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | £290,000 | £196,650 | £410,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | 25 WV9 5FB | Detached | £456,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 18 WV9 5FB | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 7 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 17 WV9 5FB | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2023 | 9 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 5 WV9 5FB | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 20 WV9 5FB | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 3 WV9 5FB | Detached | £319,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 2 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £255,000 | New build. |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 1 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £244,995 | New build. |
| 7 Jun 2021 | 24 WV9 5FB | Detached | £380,325 | New build. |
| 14 May 2021 | 26 WV9 5FB | Detached | £384,000 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 22 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2021 | 16 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £372,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 25 WV9 5FB | Detached | £304,950 | New build. |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 23 WV9 5FB | Detached | £306,950 | New build. |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 19 WV9 5FB | Detached | £304,000 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 4 WV9 5FB | Detached | £402,321 | New build. |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 17 WV9 5FB | Detached | £407,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 18 WV9 5FB | Detached | £294,950 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 21 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £264,551 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 15 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £297,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 8 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £201,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2020 | 12 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 14 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 6 Oct 2020 | 11 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 10 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £389,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 7 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £196,650 | New build. |
| 24 Apr 2020 | 9 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £199,950 | New build. |
| 17 Apr 2020 | 6 WV9 5FB | Semi-detached | £207,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, detached (17); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2018 (25).
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 C (48% of about 940 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 96 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV9 5FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Lane Coven | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 35.3 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brewood Medical Practice | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coven Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Dept. | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | New Cross Hospital Royal Wolverhampton | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Watling Street Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Coven, Coven Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Marsh Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Brantley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Middle Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Icehouse Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Saredon Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 27 |
9 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Lane (4); On or near Elmhurst Close (3); On or near Cinder Hill Lane (2); On or near Cornflower Meadow (2); On or near Brook Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 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) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 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 7 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
- WV9 5FB: 27 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Campion Close · Elmhurst Close · Brook Close · Cedarwood Close · Celadine Drive · Oakshaw Close · Cinder Hill Lane · Broadacres · Sunset Close · Wood Avenue · Kings Bridge · Gregorys Green
All the streets in WV9 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.