Pelham Street Wolverhampton
17 addresses across 5 postcodes (WV3), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44838530.
- 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Chad's Recreation Ground, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 135 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pennfields Medical Centre, about 300 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 960 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2013 | TRAC TOOL DESIGN CO LTD WV3 0BJ | Other | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 1,550 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)
- Tower / Fort Works, Pelham Street, completed (30 m)
- 24 Merridale Street West Wolverhampton WV3 0RJ, permissioned (180 m)
- Land Between 1 And 3 Manlove Street Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0HG, permissioned (250 m)
- Land To The Rear Of 35 Owen Road Merridale WV3 0HX, permissioned (350 m)
- Eagle Works, Great Brickkiln Street WV3 0PW: up to 48 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land South West Of Junction With St Marks Road Stephenson Street WV3 0QH: up to 11 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 10 Owen Road Merridale Wolverhampton WV3 0HP, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 177 Owen Road Merridale Wolverhampton WV3 0HQ, permissioned (420 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV3 0BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV3 0BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV3 0BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV3 0BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV3 0PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 135 m and 138 m above sea level (136 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV3 0BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV3 0BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV3 0BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV3 0BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV3 0PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashland Street Bradmore | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP - Wolverhampton Church Street Car Park | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 30.1 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennfields Medical Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medx Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennfields Health Centre | 300 m |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nijjar Supermarket, Pennifields | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Chad's Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | West Park 19 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | Graiseley Allotments 2.7 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Graisley Old Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) south. 79 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Graisley Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Former Methodist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Park Coppice | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 43 |
5 of the street's 43 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 Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merridale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bantock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | All-through | 4–19 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukranian Social Club Aug B WV3 0RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2019 |
| European Romanian Shop WV3 0RJ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Lotus Banqueting Suite WV3 0RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2022 |
| China Garden WV3 0RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Kashmir Sweet Centre WV3 0PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Spice Wave WV3 0PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Go Local WV3 0PU | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| West End Working Mens Club WV3 0RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Nishkam Primary & Nursery School WV3 0PR | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Prime Butchers WV3 0AJ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Pan With Goodies | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Diya Market WV3 0RW | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Seventh Day Adventist Centre/Adventist Food Bank WV3 0PN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Kurdistan Market WV3 0PN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Nijjar Supermarket Ltd WV3 0AN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cardiff Street (28); On or near Kimberley Street (20); On or near Ashland Street (16); On or near Pelham Street (15); On or near Elias Mattu Avenue (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- WV3 0BJ: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- WV3 0BZ: 4 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- WV3 0BN: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
- WV3 0BS: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- WV3 0PT: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Merridale Street West · Rosebery Street · Ashland Street · Elias Mattu Avenue · Salisbury Street · Zoar Street · Kimberley Street · Humber Road · Lime Street · Bristol Street · Laburnum Street · Merridale Street
All the streets in WV3 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.