Severn Close Wolverhampton
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV12), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44844640.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5).
- 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 Bloxwich, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 148 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ashmore Park Medical Centre, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £170,000 | £163,000 | £180,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £74,000 | £72,000 | £76,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £59,500 | £59,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £51,500 | £51,500 | £51,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2023 | 17 WV12 5UE | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 3 WV12 5UE | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2016 | 16 WV12 5UE | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 15 WV12 5UE | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2016 | 18 WV12 5UE | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 28 May 2010 | 20 WV12 5UE | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2007 | 15 WV12 5UE | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 22 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2005 | 7 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2000 | 17 WV12 5UE | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2000 | 21 WV12 5UE | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 6 May 1999 | 7 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 10 Feb 1999 | 7 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 8 May 1997 | 10 WV12 5UE | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 7 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 8 Jun 1995 | 4 WV12 5UE | Semi-detached | £51,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (51% of about 630 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)
- 436 Lichfield Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 3HF: up to 1 home, permissioned (160 m)
- 161 Broad Lane South Wolverhampton WV11 3SB: up to 1 home, permissioned (350 m)
- 17 Ryan Avenue: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Unit 5A Linthouse Lane Wolverhampton WV11 3EA, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Site Behind 20 To 32 Parry Road Wolverhampton: up to 3 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land rear of 20-22 Southall Road (Garage Site B) WV11 2PZ, completed (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage Site 1-7 Townson Road WV11 2PP, completed (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage site behind 1-7 Woodside WV11 2PT, completed (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 5UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV12 5UF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 5UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV12 5UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oak Meadow Primary School Ashmore Park | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Woodhouse Fold Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashmore Park Medical Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest J Docter Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashmore Park Clinic | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Wednesfield Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stubby Lane, Wednesfield | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whiston Avenue Allotment Site 1,590 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 22 |
2 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Invention Learning Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edward the Elder Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wednesfield Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway WV12 5UJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Spread Eagle WV11 3SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Oak Meadow Primary School WV11 2QQ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Pool Hayes Primary School WV12 4RX | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| A Jays Hardware WV11 3NL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2022 |
| Bargain Booze WV11 3NL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily - Stubby Lane WV11 3NL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| The Hook WV11 3NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Jass Store WV11 3NE | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| The Golden Wok WV11 3PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo WV11 3HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Tesco WV11 3HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Farmfoods Ltd WV11 3HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lichfield Road (10); On or near Marlowe Drive (7); On or near Peach Road (6); On or near Castlebridge Road (3); On or near Len Davis Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Gandy Road · Wyvern Close · Peach Road · Len Davis Road · Broad Lane North · Marlowe Drive · Damson Close · Castlebridge Road · Broad Lane North · Pool Road · Wyrley Road · Broad Lane South
All the streets in WV12 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.