Fells Orchard Oldbury, Shropshire
13 addresses across 1 postcode (WV16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4300247.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £400,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 C; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 15.5 km (9.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Castle Grounds, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgnorth Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £400,000 | £215,000 | £585,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £537,500 | £537,500 | £537,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £505,100 | £505,100 | £505,100 |
| 2019 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £468,000 | £468,000 | £468,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £427,500 | £400,000 | £455,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £404,500 | £389,000 | £420,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £219,000 | £212,000 | £226,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | 11 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 9 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | SWAN BANK, 12 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2022 | 8 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £537,500 | |
| 27 Apr 2021 | 5 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £505,100 | |
| 13 Mar 2019 | 9 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2018 | SWAN BANK, 12 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £468,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | SWAN BANK, 12 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2016 | 10 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2008 | 10 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2007 | SWAN BANK, 12 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 2 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £389,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 11 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 22 Dec 1999 | 6 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 2 Nov 1999 | 1 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 10 Feb 1995 | SWAN BANK, 12 WV16 5DZ | Detached | £157,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 164 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Oldbury (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 1 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6AF: up to 3 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 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 13 addresses are between 66 m and 70 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV16 5DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Cosford 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.5 km (9.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Oldbury | 340 m |
| Car parks | Old Smithfield Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.5 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgnorth Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 39 Underhill Street [Dental Practice] | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bridgnorth Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bridgnorth Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bridgnorth, Low Town Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Castle Grounds 1.0 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,600 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station, a scheduled monument, 310 m north. 126 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station | Scheduled monument | 310 m north |
| Bridgnorth Castle | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Governor's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| 20, East Castle Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Hermitage | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Folly Hole | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Potseething Coppice | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Paul's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cliff Coppice | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Spring Valley | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Bowmanshill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 13 |
5 of the street's 13 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 Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Wells School | Secondary | 11–16 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castlefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bridgnorth Endowed School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railwaymans Arms WV16 5DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Severn Valley Railway Refreshment Room WV16 5DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fells Orchard (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 52% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 56% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 8 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
- WV16 5DZ: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Laurel Villas · Merton Terrace · Oldbury Road · The Cankhorn · Hawthorn Villas · Potseething Lane · Old Mill Lane · Captains Road
All the streets in WV16 and across Shropshire.
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.