Shaw Lane Wolverhampton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44844810.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, 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 D; 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 Bilbrook, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tamar Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £288,000 | £288,000 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2022 | 2A WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 2 WV6 8EL | Detached | £288,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2018 | 2A WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2016 | 2D WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 2B WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 2A WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 22 May 2014 | 2C WV6 8EL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2012 | 2 WV6 8EL | Detached | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 2012 onwards (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (25% of about 810 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)
- Duntally Lodge 6A Grove Lane WV6 8NJ, completed (300 m)
- Land to the rear of 71 Mill Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8HE: up to 1 home, permissioned (310 m)
- 25 Grove Lane Wolverhampton WV6 8NJ, permissioned (390 m)
- Part Of Car Park To The Side Of 72 School Road (facing Penk Rise) Tettenhall Wood Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8ET: up to 2 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 5 Ormes Lane Wolverhampton WV6 8LL, completed (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 The Holloway WV6 8LH, completed (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 34 Foley Drive WV6 8LU, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 4 Perton Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8DP: up to 2 homes, permissioned (550 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 30 September 2026.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 139 m and 142 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV6 8EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV6 8EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tettenhall Wood Institute | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 33.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tamar Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tettenhall Wood Pharmacy | 50 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wood Road (Dental Surgery) | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Hospital | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Tettenhall Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.1 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boots Land Allotments 7,400 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wightwick Manor, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 17 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corser's Rough | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Wergs Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Smith's Rough | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Stafford Rough | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Orton Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 80 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 530 m (0.3 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 |
| Woodthorne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Regis Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Perton Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Smestow Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Perton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westacre Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castlecroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Collegiate Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edmund's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uplands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak WV6 8EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Vanilla WV6 8EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Ivan Convenience Store WV6 8EJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily WV6 8EJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Tettenhall Green Kindergarten And After School Club WV6 8HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Nice And Fresh WV6 8HT | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| The Mount Hotel WV6 8HL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| James Beattie House WV6 8NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tanfield Close (18); On or near Parking Area (9); On or near School Road (4); On or near Longlake Avenue (1); On or near Mountwood Covert (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
The Mews · Tanfield Close · Fairoak Drive · Mountwood Covert · Kirstead Gardens · Teotta Drive · Woodland Avenue · End Hall Road · School Road · Dippons Drive · Oak Green · Tor Lodge Drive
All the streets in WV6 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.