Solva Close Wolverhampton
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44846060.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stowheath Lane Open Space, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mayfield Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (8). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 (67% of about 830 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)
- 56 Mayfield Road WV1 2EA, permissioned (160 m)
- Land rear of 31-37 Cavendish Road: up to 2 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 32A Laburnum Road, Stowheath, completed (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Abingdon Road Site A (Garage site r/o 19-21): up to 3 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Fmr Garages rear 3-9 Abingdon Road (Site B) WV1 2PP, completed (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Abingdon Road Site A (Garage site r/o 19-21) WV1 2PS: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 14 Abingdon Close Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 2PR, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Stowheath Centres, Stowheath Lane, WV1 2TW, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 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 addresses are about 135 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 2NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 2QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thornton Road Moseley | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Mountford Lane Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayfield Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayfield Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bilston Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | New Cross Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wednesfield Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Park Stores Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stowheath Lane Open Space 11 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | East Park 19 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,610 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,200 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 190 m east |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Park Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Park Coppice | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthias School | Secondary | 11–19 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| City of Wolverhampton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stow Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Villiers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moseley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bilston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Park News WV1 2DR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2023 |
| East Park Chippy WV1 2DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| East Park Stores WV1 2DR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2020 |
| DNS Drink Shop WV1 2DR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory East Park WV1 2DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| East Park Academy WV1 2DS | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Residents Shop WV1 2JN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2022 |
| St. Matthews Place WV1 2JN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco WV1 2HD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Cleveland Arms WV1 2QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| West House WV1 2HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| HA Supermarket Ltd WV1 2HY | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Merry Boys WV1 2JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cavendish Road (13); On or near Hollington Road (12); On or near Winster Road (11); On or near Thornton Road (8); On or near Hurstbourne Crescent (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 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) | 84% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Cavendish Road · Hurstbourne Crescent · Winster Road · Thornton Road · Dean's Road · Hollington Road · Selbourne Crescent · Ledbury Drive · Cavendish Gardens · Wentbridge Road · Malvern Drive · Mayfield Road
All the streets in WV1 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.