Victor Close Bilston, Wolverhampton
13 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV2), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44852370.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Hickman Park (5.2 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Improving Health (Ih) Medical, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 1,180 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)
- Land Adjacent The Former Old Bush Public House Ward Street Ettingshall Wolverhampton WV2 2NT: up to 4 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Land adj 50 Ward Street Ettingshall Wolverhampton WV2 2NT, permissioned (230 m)
- Garage Site Behind 6-52 Junction Road WV2 2PB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 24 Ward Street Ettingshall Wolverhampton WV2 2NR: up to 3 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Ettingshall Lodge George Street Ettingshall Wolverhampton West Midlands WV2 2LW: up to 10 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Land North East Of 2A Sweetbriar Road Wolverhampton, completed (340 m)
- P S Stores 373 Bilston Road WV2 2NN, completed (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 222 Wellington Road Bilston WV14 6RL, completed (440 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV2 2NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WV2 2NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 139 m and 141 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV2 2NX | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| WV2 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV2 2NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | 270 m |
| The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frost Street Priestfield | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Topdeck Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Improving Health (Ih) Medical | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ettingshall Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bilston Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | New Cross Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Bilston Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hickman Park 5.2 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,120 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,470 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Howell Road Allotment Site 2.0 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.0 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Horseley Fields Junction | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.4 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| City of Wolverhampton College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Secondary | 11–19 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windsor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stowlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bilston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Villiers Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 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 |
| Ormiston SWB Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dessert Shop WV2 2NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| The Orange Tree WV2 2NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Drinks And Wines Hub Ltd WV2 2NT | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Old Bush Chippy WV2 2NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Gaga Baldy's WV2 2LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Cafe WV2 2LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway WV2 2LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Street Supermarket WV2 2LR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Ettingshall Off Licence WV2 2LR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Ettingshall Pharmacy WV2 2LR | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| S K Stores WV14 0NG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2022 |
| The Meat Corner WV14 6RL | Retailers - other | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Angel Inn WV2 2PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2020 |
| The Gate Inn WV2 2PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2023 |
| AKS Grill Ltd WV2 2PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near George Street (13); On or near New Street (11); On or near Usworth Close (11); On or near Wapentake Gardens (10); On or near Wesley Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
- WV2 2NY: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- WV2 2NX: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- WV2 2NZ: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sidwick Crescent · Ward Street · John Street · Exeter Gardens · New Street · Coningsby Drive · Wapentake Gardens · Malling Gardens · Kirkwall Crescent · Usworth Close · Wesley Street · Kirton Place
All the streets in 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.