Squirrel Walk Wolverhampton
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (WV4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44846640.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £510,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 C; 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 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 160 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical Centre, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £369,000 | £363,000 | £375,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 1 WV4 5QT | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 4 WV4 5QT | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2010 | 5 WV4 5QT | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 21 May 2010 | 3 WV4 5QT | Detached | £363,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 6 WV4 5QT | Detached | £199,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 171 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (43% 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 249-251 Penn Road Wolverhampton WV4 5SF: up to 14 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 225 Penn Road Wolverhampton WV4 5TT: up to 1 home, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 55 Woodfield Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 4AG: up to 1 home, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 48 Coalway Road Wolverhampton WV3 7LZ: up to 1 home, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 38 Riley Crescent Wolverhampton, completed (860 m (0.5 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 8 addresses are between 160 m and 162 m above sea level (161 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 5QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV4 5QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandringham Road Penn Fields | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Services - City of Wolverhampton Council | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 29.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical Centre | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penn Manor Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Terminus Service Station, Pennfields Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penn Road Allotments 2.1 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bartholomew, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 8 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 Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Lady Godiva's churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Alder Coppice | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Wodehouse Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colton Hills Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton | All-through | 4–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warstones Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bantock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley House Luncheon Club WV4 5TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy WV4 5PX | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Penn Bowling Club WV4 5PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Upper Crust Caterer WV4 5PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Ashley Court Care WV4 5SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Mount Tavern WV4 5SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Swanton Care And Community Ltd (Swan Bank Service) WV4 5QE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Mount Tavern Food WV4 5SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Cup Of Joy Ltd WV4 5SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express WV4 4DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Penn Palace WV4 4DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Strictly Liquor WV4 4DF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Fox & Goose WV4 4DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Penn Balti WV4 4DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Le Flamme WV4 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hospital (7); On or near Ashwood Grove (1); On or near Redmoor Gardens (1); On or near Mount Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
Redmoor Gardens · Great Hall Grove · Ashwood Grove · Muchall Road · Enderby Drive · Mount Road · Hinstock Close · Appleton Crescent · Bromley Place · Manor Close · Camberley Drive · Hartwood Crescent
All the streets in WV4 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.