Crown Street Wolverhampton
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV1), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 44813670.
- 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 93% 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 is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thornley Street Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2024 | INTERNATIONAL SECTIONS LTD WV1 1PX | Other | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (77% of about 1,930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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
- BIRMINGHAM CANAL FOX'S LANE BRIDGE BIRMINGHAM CANAL NO 10 LOCK, grade II
- BIRMINGHAM CANAL JORDANS BRIDGE BIRMINGHAM CANAL NO 8 LOCK, grade II
- BIRMINGHAM CANAL NO 9 LOCK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land corner of Stafford St and Bone Mill Lane WV1 1NT: up to 352 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Land Rear Of 7 Dunstall Avenue Wolverhampton WV6 0NH: up to 1 home, permissioned (380 m)
- Community Rooms Tong Court Boscobel Crescent Wolverhampton WV1 1QQ: up to 2 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 123 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 4RB: up to 1 home, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton (private): up to 64 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 69 Nine Elms Lane Wolverhampton WV10 9AN, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Fmr Leaping Wolf PH, 107 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4RB: up to 25 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 112 Leicester Street Wolverhampton WV6 0PS, permissioned (680 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 1PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WV1 1PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV1 1QB | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 128 m and 135 m above sea level (131 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 1PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 1PX | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Five Ways Dunstall | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Private Parking Spaces | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornley Street Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitmore Reans Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | New Cross Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Low Hill Police Base | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Daisy Clean Cashzone | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,970 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fowler Playing Fields 24 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south. 27 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Aldersley Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Bushbury Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 5 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 19 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 14 |
12 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 20 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Secondary | 11–19 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| West Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Bushbury Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heath Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Whitgreave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Low Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICB WV1 1PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Grill 21 WV1 1PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Well (Wolverhampton Foodbank) WV10 6HH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| The Cafe At Selco WV10 6HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Emerald Club WV1 1PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Home Bargains WV1 1NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Iceland Foods Limited WV1 1NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Booze Plus WV1 1QL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2018 |
| BurgerBae & Shakes Limited WV1 1QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| The Hatherton Arms WV1 1QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Esso Petrol Station WV10 0AB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Johal Dairies Ltd WV1 1PN | Distributors/Transporters | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Randhawa General Store WV10 9AN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crown Street (8); On or near Fox'S Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
- WV1 1PX: 31 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- WV1 1PA: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- WV1 1QB: 1 address
Nearby streets
Fox's Lane · Bone Mill Lane · Cross Street North · Moseley Street · Foxs Lane · Smestow Street · Coxwell Avenue · Coven Street · West Street · Wright Street · Badger Drive · Boscobel Crescent
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.