Denefield Penkridge, South Staffordshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST19), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36701554.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 Penkridge, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Penkridge Festival Garden, is about 560 m (0.3 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: Its addresses are 86 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Penkridge Medical Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 221 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 1,610 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: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lyne Hill (Phase 3), Boscomoor Lane, Penkridge, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Leabank, Levedale Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5A: up to 55 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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: of the 43 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 10 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST19 5JF | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| ST19 5HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 86 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST19 5HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST19 5JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cannock 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haling Close Penkridge | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cannock Town Centre | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Boscomoor Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penkridge Medical Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehouse Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Cannock Chase Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Watling Street Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Gailey, Gailey Cashzone | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penkridge Festival Garden 470 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,890 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.8 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,930 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael and All Angels, a listed building (Grade I), 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael and All Angels | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Old Deanery | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Rodbaston Old Hall moated site and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Pillaton Old Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Swamp | Wetland | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lyne Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Hayes Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Withy Pit | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Pottal Valley | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) 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 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 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 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael's CofE (A) First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 360 m | 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 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wolgarston High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Penkridge Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haling Dene Community Cafe ST19 5DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Boat Inn ST19 5DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Haling Dene Centre ST19 5DT | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Princefield First School ST19 5EP | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| St. Michael's First School ST19 5DJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Cross Keys ST19 5HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Rana Convenience Store ST19 5HJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Edgars ST19 5LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Russell Butchers Of Penkridge Ltd ST19 5DH | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Whitehouse Pharmacy ST19 5DH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway ST19 5DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Nellys Nursery ST19 5DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Olympic Fish Bar ST19 5AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Wing Fat Restaurant ST19 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Lee Adams Family Butchers ST19 5AF | Manufacturers/packers | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Penkridge Wharf (12); On or near Denefield (5); On or near Croydon Drive (4); On or near Francis Green Lane (4); On or near Bartlett Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Haling Close · Penkridge Wharf · Princefield Avenue · Francis Green Lane · Bartlett Close · Westwood Drive · Croydon Drive · Little Marsh Grove · Dene Close · Saxon Road · Kingfisher Walk · Cannock Road
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.