Hamstead Close Wolverhampton
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV11), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44822550.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wednesfield Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 148 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr St Pierre-Libberton, about 1.6 km away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (13); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (3).
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 (73% of about 620 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 1.0 km
- 43 Taylor Street: up to 4 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 3 Amos Lane WV11 1NH, completed (180 m)
- 36 Wood End Road WV11 1NR, completed (240 m)
- 60 Amos Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1ND: up to 2 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 11A-13a High Street Wednesfield WV11 1ST, completed (370 m)
- 41 Graiseley Lane Wolverhampton WV11 1PE, completed (500 m)
- Land West Of 21 Rookery Street, Wednesfield: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m)
- 73 Bellamy Lane Wolverhampton WV11 1LH: up to 1 home, permissioned (570 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV11 1NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| WV11 1NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 148 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV11 1NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV11 1NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 49 within 800 m; nearest Tithe Road Wednesfield | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 3.3 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Woodhouse Fold Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Wenea | 560 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dr St Pierre-Libberton | 1.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Crest Pharmacy-Alfred Squire | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 1.0 km |
| Police station | West Midlands Police Wolverhampton East Operational Command Unit | 500 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Cashpoint® 37 Church Street Lloyds Bank | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Wednesfield Park 7.4 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest King George V Playing Field 4.4 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest North Avenue Allotment Gardens 1,450 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.5 km south |
| Bushbury Hill | Hill | 2.5 km north-west |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 2.8 km north |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km south-west |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 3.1 km north-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 3.4 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wodensfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wednesfield Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | No published inspection |
| Wood End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Edward the Elder Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m | No published inspection |
| Long Knowle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| D'Eyncourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Heath Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns WV11 1TW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Spice River WV11 1TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Masala Lounge WV11 1TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Moore & Sons (Off Licence) Ltd WV11 1TW | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway WV11 1TW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Penguin Cafe Wednesfield WV11 1TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Vine Inn WV11 1TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Wood End Express WV11 1NR | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Young Ones Day Nursery WV11 1NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Kullar Rasoi WV11 1TF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Premier Wednesfield Convenience Store WV11 1TF | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Duke Street Bungalows WV11 1TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Greggs PLC WV11 1ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Desi Food Corner | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Amritsar Sweets And Catering Wednesfield WV11 1ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tithe Road (31); On or near Duke Street (24); On or near Lewis Grove (13); On or near Pinfold Gardens (8); On or near Halecroft Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Tithe Road · Taylor Street · Lichfield Road · Amos Lane · Duke Street · Taylor Street · Pinfold Gardens · Lewis Grove · Halecroft Avenue · Nordley Walk · Clare Grove · Mattox Road
All the streets in WV11 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.