Stretton Road Lapley, South Staffordshire
32 addresses across 5 postcodes (ST19), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 36701168.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 2, D: 3, E: 3, F: 3, G: 2).
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 103 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brewood Medical Practice, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £975,000 | £975,000 | £975,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £311,000 | £172,000 | £450,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £565,500 | £550,000 | £581,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £384,000 | £293,000 | £475,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,750 | £72,750 | £72,750 |
| 1995 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | CRANTOCK ST19 9JP | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | LONGFIELD ST19 9QQ | Detached | £1,125,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2021 | LONGFIELD ST19 9QQ | Detached | £975,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2017 | 6 ST19 9JP | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 22 May 2017 | LODGE PARK HOUSE ST19 9QQ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2011 | 7 ST19 9JP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2007 | THE BOWER HOUSE ST19 9JP | Detached | £581,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2007 | LONGFIELD ST19 9QQ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | THE BOWER HOUSE ST19 9JP | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | WENLOCK HOUSE ST19 9QQ | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | LAPLEY HALL COTTAGE ST19 9QQ | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | WENLOCK HOUSE ST19 9QQ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | BARN VIEW ST19 9JP | Semi-detached | £72,750 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | CALLISTO ST19 9JP | Detached | £78,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1983-1990 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 (27% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Lapley Conservation Area Management Plan (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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: 17 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: yes, South Staffordshire.
Listed buildings
- ATTACHED WALL AND BEE BOLE WALL TO SOUTH OF LAPLEY HALL, grade II
- LAPLEY COURT, grade II
- LAPLEY HALL, grade II
- LAPLEY HOUSE, grade II
- THE OLD VICARAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 11 November 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 3 February 2027 to 24 February 2027: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 9 February 2027 to 2 March 2027: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
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 32 addresses are between 103 m and 114 m above sea level (111 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST19 9JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST19 9JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST19 9JR | 80% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| ST19 9JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST19 9QQ | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Codsall 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bilbrook 139,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stretton Road Lapley | 290 m |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brewood Medical Practice | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Leabank House Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Priors Dental Practice LTD | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Watling Street Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ivetsey Bank Service Station, A5 Cashzone | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,040 m² | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,390 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 330 m north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 330 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lapely Gorse | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Stretton Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Bath Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Rowley Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| The Swamp | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 32 |
8 of the street's 32 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 South Staffordshire: see them on the South Staffordshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Lane (2); On or near Stretton Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Disconnection or alteration of supply, 11 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 9 February 2027 to 2 March 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ST19 9JP: 11 addresses
- ST19 9JN: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- ST19 9JR: 5 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- ST19 9QQ: 5 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- ST19 9JU: 2 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Prior's Place · Bickford Close
All the streets in ST19 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.