Silver Birch Road Wolverhampton
35 addresses across 1 postcode (WV2), about 140 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 44845520.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 17, D: 2, E: 3).
- 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 (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Phoenix Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 154 to 157 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Duncan Street Primary Care Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 122 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
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 2003-2006 (4); 1900-1929 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 (45% of about 470 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)
- Land East Of 86 Arthur Street Parkfield Wolverhampton: up to 13 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 145 Pond Lane Wolverhampton WV2 1HJ, permissioned (220 m)
- Byrne Road Motors Byrne Road WV2 3DP, completed (240 m)
- 1A Napier Road WV2 3DU, permissioned (240 m)
- 171 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, completed (260 m)
- Asiana Clothing 135 Dudley Road WV2 3DH, permissioned (300 m)
- The British Queen 381 Dudley Road WV2 3AY, completed (310 m)
- Land Rear Of 2 Arthur Street Parkfield Wolverhampton WV2 3DZ: up to 1 home, permissioned (340 m)
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
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 35 addresses are between 154 m and 157 m above sea level (155 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV2 1HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pond Lane Rough Hills | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Services - City of Wolverhampton Council | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Duncan Street Primary Care Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Supercare Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Phoenix Park 7.2 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Howell Road Allotment Site 2.0 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Luke, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Park Coppice | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 35 |
23 of the street's 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Windsor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | All-through | 4–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Lane Fish Bar WV2 1HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Pond Lane Convenience Store WV2 1HJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Halal Meat Supplies WV2 3DP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| CA&C Catering WV2 3NA | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Kings Fish And Chips WV2 3NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| KL News WV2 3NJ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Trinity Court WV2 2BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| VJ's Premier Store WV2 3NH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Shri Guru Ravidass Dharmik Sabha Temple WV2 3DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| The Lakshmi Restaurant WV2 3DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Linky Chaat House WV2 3DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Aibe Mini Market WV2 3DN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Phoenix Nursery School WV2 3JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Ghotra's Clearance Store WV2 3AY | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Dudley Road Supermarket WV2 3JP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silver Birch Road (27); On or near Lilleshall Crescent (17); On or near Byrne Road (15); On or near Pond Grove (14); On or near Cockshutts Lane (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
- WV2 1HS: 35 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Shayler Grove · Cockshutts Lane · Thompson Avenue · Pond Grove · Waterside Close · Rowan Tree Drive · Beech Tree Road · Lilleshall Crescent · Arthur Street · Napier Road · Pond Crescent · Howell Road
All the streets in WV2 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.