St Peters Square Wolverhampton
57 addresses across 32 postcodes (WV1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44847130.
- 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 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Peter's Gardens, is about 50 m 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 151 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thornley Street Surgery, about 290 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 824 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (67% of about 3,370 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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
- OLD BANK CHAMBERS AND ST PETER'S CHAMBERS, grade II
- ST PETER'S HOUSE, grade II
- TERRACE WALLS AND STEPS OF ST PETER'S CHURCH, LICH GATES, grade II
- WALLS, RAILINGS, GATES AND GATEPIERS TO WEST END SOUTHWEST CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- WAR MEMORIAL TO SOUTH WEST OF ST PETER'S CHURCH, LICH GATES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodhouse And Co. 22 Waterloo Road WV1 4BL, permissioned (130 m)
- PTP Training 20 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4BL, completed (130 m)
- 104 Darlington Street WV1 4LY, permissioned (130 m)
- Trafalgar House (Second Floor) 81 - 83 Darlington Street, completed (180 m)
- Pearl House 15 - 17 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton City Centre WV1 4DJ: up to 43 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 23- 24 Queen Square Wolverhampton WV1 1TZ: up to 10 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 25 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton WV1 4DJ, permissioned (180 m)
- Second Floor Offices Oxford House 80 Darlington Street WV1 4JD, completed (190 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 151 m and 156 m above sea level (154 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV1 1LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 1RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV1 1TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro) | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pipers Row (West Midlands Metro) | 430 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) | 610 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 49 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 92 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Art Gallery Wolverhampton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wolverhampton Bus Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Civic Centre Car Park | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 29.8 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornley Street Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 230 m |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bilston Street Police Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest State Bank of India | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter's Gardens 3,320 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | West Park 19 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Fowler Playing Fields 24 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church, a scheduled monument, 50 m. 146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anglian cross 25m south of St Peter's Collegiate Church | Scheduled monument | 50 m |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 60 m north-east |
| Art Gallery and Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| Giffard House | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-west |
| Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-west |
| West Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Wolverhampton Locks | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Aldersley Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.8 km (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 57 |
13 of the street's 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | Secondary | 11–19 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Graiseley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merridale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bantock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 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 |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters House WV1 1TS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Sinderella's WV1 1TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Dive WV1 1TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2022 |
| The Lych Gate Tavern WV1 1TX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| De Fusion Restaurant And Bar WV1 1TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Bilash WV1 1TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Slug & Lettuce WV1 1TL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| St. Peters Church WV1 1RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Pop Zone WV1 1RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Civic Centre Kitchen & Kiosk WV1 1SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Rios WV1 1TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Perfect Ale, Cask & Keg (PACK) WV1 1TQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| North Street Social WV1 1RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dog & Doublet WV1 1RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Street Bites WV1 1RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 |
| Shoplifting | 87 |
| Public order | 71 |
| Other theft | 59 |
| Drugs | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Possession of weapons | 25 |
| Theft from the person | 23 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cheapside (222); On or near King Street (202); On or near Princess Street (112); On or near Victoria Street (99); On or near Princes Square (82).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 29% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 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
- Food hygiene ratings Zaman Shop (retailers - other, WV1 4LR) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bodrum Delight (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WV1 4LR) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV1 9SE: 13 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- WV1 1LY: 7 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- WV1 1RU: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- WV1 1TS: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- WV1 9SX: 2 addresses
- WV1 1AH: 1 address
- WV1 1RG: 1 address
- WV1 1SH: 1 address
- WV1 9NG: 1 address
- WV1 9SA: 1 address
- WV1 9SB: 1 address
- WV1 9SD: 1 address
- WV1 9SF: 1 address
- WV1 9SG: 1 address
- WV1 9SH: 1 address
- WV1 9SJ: 1 address
- WV1 9SL: 1 address
- WV1 9SN: 1 address
- WV1 9SP: 1 address
- WV1 9SQ: 1 address
- WV1 9SR: 1 address
- WV1 9SS: 1 address
- WV1 9ST: 1 address
- WV1 9SU: 1 address
- WV1 9SW: 1 address
- WV1 9SY: 1 address
- WV1 9SZ: 1 address
- WV1 9TA: 1 address
- WV1 9TB: 1 address
- WV1 9TD: 1 address
- WV1 9TE: 1 address
- WV1 9UF: 1 address
Nearby streets
Exchange Street · Queen Square · Cheapside · Wulfruna Street · Dudley Street · Queen Square · Darlington Street · Corporation Street · North Street · Mitre Fold · Wheelers Fold · Woolpack Street
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.