Slate Lane Codsall, South Staffordshire
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV8), about 140 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 36700369.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Codsall, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Russell House Surgery, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2014 | 2 WV8 1DR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | GREENACRES WV8 1DR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | GREENACRES WV8 1DR | Detached | £159,950 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 2 WV8 1DR | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2000 | WAYSIDE WV8 1DR | Detached | £98,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 (26% of about 680 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: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
- 11 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
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 4 addresses are between 119 m and 122 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV8 1DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV8 1DS | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Albrighton 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Loak Loop Albrighton | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Russell House Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medking Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Codsall Dental Practice (Wolves) LTD | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Oxley Police Base | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Codsall, Codsall | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 440 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,970 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,360 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at Wood Hall Farm, a scheduled monument, 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at Wood Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Gunstone leper well | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Chillington | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Oaken Lawn | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Holbrook's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Old Park Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Boscobel Dingle | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Codsall Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Codsall Community High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrubbery Rest Home WV8 1DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chillington Lane (3); On or near Moatbrook Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Moatbrook Lane · Wood Road · Chillington Lane · Husphins Lane
All the streets in WV8 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.