St George's Parade Wolverhampton
79 addresses across 6 postcodes (WV1,WV2), about 310 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 44846800.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 33, 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 A; Band D in Wolverhampton costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 37% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Peter's Gardens, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 156 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 75 of its 86 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thornley Street Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 689 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
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (39); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (36); 1996-2002 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (26); rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 2,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CENTRAL LIBRARY, grade II*
- COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION, grade II
- FORMER CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Express & Star Buildings, Castle St / Tower St, Wolverhampton City Centre WV1 3AD, not permissioned (110 m)
- Land Rear Of 56 Queen Street Wolverhampton City Centre, permissioned (150 m)
- Former Star Employment Services 56 Queen Street City Centre Wolverhampton WV1 3BJ: up to 11 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- The Outback 50 Queen Street City Centre Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 3BJ, permissioned (170 m)
- 47 Queen Street City Centre Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 3BJ, completed (190 m)
- 19-21 Queen Street, Wolverhampton City Centre, completed (190 m)
- Johnny Spice 46 Queen Street City Centre Wolverhampton WV1 3BJ, permissioned (200 m)
- St George's Parade, Wolverhampton City Centre WV2 1AY, not permissioned (200 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 28 November 2026 to 4 December 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV2 1AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV2 1BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV1 3AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV2 1AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WV2 1BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV2 4AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 86 addresses are between 156 m and 161 m above sea level (157 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 3AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV2 1AA | 37% | 37% | 37% | 0% |
| WV2 1AZ | 83% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| WV2 1BA | 58% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
| WV2 1BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV2 4AD | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | 70 m |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 190 m | |
| The Royal (West Midlands Metro) | 470 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 32 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 87 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Hall Street Wolverhampton | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 190 m |
| Car parks | 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Combined Parking Solutions | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 29.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornley Street Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 260 m |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 90 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter's Gardens 3,320 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,820 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Central Library, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south-west. 127 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Central Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-west |
| Former Wolverhampton County Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north |
| Catholic Church of St Mary and St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Grand Theatre | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north |
| Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Park Coppice | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 81 |
75 of the street's 86 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Secondary | 11–19 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| West Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily C's WV1 3LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| K Teas Cakes WV2 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Compton Care Coffee Shop WV2 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Delight African Restaurant Services Limited WV1 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf WV1 3AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Milano WV1 3AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Subway WV1 3AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Rosie Rebels WV1 3AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Loco Coffee WV1 3HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Goodness WV1 3AY | Other catering premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Afro City Ltd WV1 3AE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Poundland WV1 3HF | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Savers Health & Beauty WV1 3HF | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Brisk Coffee Co WV1 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| YMCA @ City Gateway Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 |
| Shoplifting | 116 |
| Drugs | 74 |
| Public order | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Other theft | 33 |
| Bicycle theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (296); On or near Market Street (233); On or near Shopping Area (41); On or near Nightclub (39); On or near A454 (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 56% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands): New service connection, 28 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV2 1AZ: 48 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- WV2 1BA: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- WV1 3AT: 2 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- WV2 1AA: 2 addresses of 94 in the postcode
- WV2 1BD: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- WV2 4AD: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Hall Street · Bilston Street · Garrick Street · Tower Street · Tempest Street · Market Street · Castle Street · Stafford Street · Dudley Street · Piper's Row · Queen Street · Snow Hill
All the streets in WV1, 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.