Mount Drive Wombourne, South Staffordshire
12 addresses across 1 postcode (WV5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36701060.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 1).
- 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 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 Coseley, about 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bratch Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 101 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 Gravel Hill Surgery, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £384,000 | £384,000 | £384,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £344,950 | £344,950 | £344,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £237,500 | £235,000 | £260,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2022 | 7 WV5 9ET | Other | £147,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 5 WV5 9ET | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2018 | 9 WV5 9ET | Detached | £384,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2016 | 11 WV5 9ET | Detached | £344,950 | |
| 16 Nov 2005 | 10 WV5 9ET | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 10 WV5 9ET | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 11 WV5 9ET | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 9 WV5 9ET | Detached | £235,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (35% of about 750 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)
- Garage Site, 1-29 Bull Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton: up to 6 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Wombourne Police Station, Wombourne, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Ounsdale, Wombourne, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, stop/go boards, on the verge (minor works)
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 addresses are about 101 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV5 9ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bullmeadow Lane Ounsdale | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 31.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gravel Hill Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wombourne Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willows Dental & Implant Centre | 210 m |
| Hospital | Nuffield Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wombourne Police Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN - Wombourne, Wombourne Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bratch Park 1.0 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,930 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Bratch Water Pumping Station, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Bratch Water Pumping Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bridge, towpath and lock on Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Awbridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Himley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bullmeadow Coppice | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Ladywell Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Parson's Wood Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The Belt | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Wodehouse Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wombourne High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Blakeley Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Court WV5 9EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Westfield Primary School WV5 8BH | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Valley WV5 9DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Liquor House WV5 9DA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Windmill Bakery WV5 9JD | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Boxleys Of Wombourne WV5 9JD | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Spar WV5 9JD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Maypole Cafe @ Maywood WV5 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Ellys WV5 9JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Wombourne Fish Bar WV5 9JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Wombourne Pool Bar Ltd WV5 9JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Churchward Grove (11); On or near Station Road (5); On or near Hatch Heath Close (4); On or near Mount Road (4); On or near Bridgewater Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV5 9ET: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Mount Close · Bramblewood · Mount Road · Hatch Heath Close · The Orchard · Churchward Grove · Ounsdale Road · Bridgewater Drive · Westfield Drive · The Grange · Ounsdale Crescent · Bullmeadow Lane
All the streets in WV5 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.