Evans Street Wolverhampton
1 address across 1 postcode (WV14), about 110 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 44817270.
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Coronation Gardens, is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 201 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodsetton Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 125 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
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 (53% of about 700 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Opposite 34 Turner Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV14 9BG: up to 2 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- St Marys Church Gorge Road Wolverhampton WV14 9RH: up to 2 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Garage Site between 10-16 Watson Road, Lanesfield: up to 2 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Sons Of Rest, Hackett Close WV14 9SD, completed (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Site Between 92 And 106 Hurst Road Wolverhampton: up to 2 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 66 Mount Road Lanesfield Wolverhampton: up to 2 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 90 - 92 Dovedale Road WV4 6RA, completed (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage Site Behind 23 To 33 Beach Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands: up to 4 homes, permissioned (720 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 201 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV14 9RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Robert Wynd Hurst Hill | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Dudley Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.6 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodsetton Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dispensing Chemist | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Coronation Gardens 8,600 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Gorge | Valley | 250 m south |
| Sedgley Beacon | Hill | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 430 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Hursthill Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Parkes Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Victoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Dormston School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Beacon Hill Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cotwall End Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Alder Coppice Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill WV14 9RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| One Stop WV14 9RL | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Gracies WV14 9RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Horse And Jockey WV14 9SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Best Price WV14 9BG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Cygnet Sedgley House/Lodge WV14 9RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Belvidere Court Nursing Home WV14 9RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Dixons Butchers WV14 9EU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Nogent Food & Wine WV14 9RY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Tesco WV14 9EU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Local Express WV14 9EU | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Woodcross Fish And Chips WV14 9RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodcross Street (49); On or near Falcon Crescent (19); On or near Hall Lane (12); On or near Johnson Street (9); On or near Wathan Avenue (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 58% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 5% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- WV14 9RP: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Johnson Street · Woodcross Street · Wathan Avenue · High View · Falcon Crescent · Beacon Street · Turner Avenue · Abney Drive · Waddell Close · Bath Street · Monument Lane · Hackett Close
All the streets in WV14 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.