Foster Green Perton, South Staffordshire
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV6), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36700075.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 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 B; 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 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tamar Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £248,000 | £243,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £210,500 | £205,000 | £216,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £221,000 | £221,000 | £221,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £150,500 | £150,500 | £150,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £105,500 | £105,500 | £105,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | 9 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 14 WV6 7SQ | Other | £11,022 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 4 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 3 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 6 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £248,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2021 | 4 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 May 2021 | 1 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 2 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £216,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 5 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £196,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 6 WV6 7SQ | Other | £7,840 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 9 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £221,000 | |
| 25 May 2017 | 5 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 12 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 14 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £150,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Aug 2011 | 5 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2010 | 5 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £143,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 8 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 8 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £105,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2002 | 9 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £84,950 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 12 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £64,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 9 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £59,995 | |
| 14 Jan 1999 | 14 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Aug 1998 | 12 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £53,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 1998 | 6 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £53,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 1998 | 3 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £59,995 | |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 9 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £51,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 8 WV6 7SQ | Semi-detached | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 5 WV6 7SQ | Detached | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 B (45% of about 690 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Between Elysium And Orchard House 10 Old Lane Wightwick Wolverhampton, permissioned (910 m (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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV6 7SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV6 7SG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 124 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV6 7SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV6 7SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Severn Drive Perton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tamar Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Nuffield Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Tettenhall Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Claregate Wines And Convenience | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.5 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.1 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wightwick Manor, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wightwick Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Rough | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Smith's Rough | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Middle Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Corser's Rough | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Orton Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 13 |
2 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 South Staffordshire: see them on the South Staffordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perton First School | Primary | 2–9 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perton Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodthorne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Regis Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Smestow Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castlecroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Maria's Pantry WV6 7RB | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Wrottesley Arms WV6 7QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Syd's Fish, Chips And Grill House WV6 7QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Cafe 29 Ltd WV6 7QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| R J Hipkiss \& Sons Ltd WV6 7QH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Flamingo Pink WV6 7QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd WV6 7QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WV6 7QH | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Dangerous Sheep Events At Perton Civic Centre WV6 7PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paxton Avenue (6); On or near Cheriton Grove (4); On or near Mallory Road (3); On or near Trent Close (3); On or near Waveney Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
Nearby streets
Paxton Avenue · Rowton Avenue · Cheriton Grove · Nash Avenue · Turnham Green · Mallory Road · Vanbrugh Court · Roundway Down · Naesby Road · Edge Hill Drive · Canterbury Drive · Gibson Road
All the streets in WV6 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.