Wolverley Crescent Rowley Regis, Sandwell
183 addresses across 7 postcodes (B69), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33622700.
- Energy: 147 homes have an energy certificate (B: 18, C: 101, D: 25, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 68 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Bury Hill Park (38 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 168 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 183 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portway Family Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 1,020 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 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
147 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (137); House, semi-detached (4); Maisonette, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (124); 1976-1982 (11); 1967-1975 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (108); owner-occupied (26); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 3a, Hartlebury Road
- 4, Hartlebury Road
- 9a, Hartlebury Road
- 11a, Hartlebury Road
- 22, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 5 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 7 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 16 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 22, Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 24 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 27 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 28 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 34 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 36 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 36 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 46 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 47 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 52 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 54 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 56 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 57 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 58 Harry Price House, Hartlebury Road
- Flat 69 Hackwood House, Hartlebury Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (45% of about 1,650 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)
- Hackwood House & Harry Price House Hartlebury Road & Wallace House Badsey Road Oldbury (50 m)
- Coniston, Derwent, Rydal, Ullswater & Windermere Houses Badsey Road & Lion Farm Shops And Flats Hartlebury Road Oldbury: up to 20 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Throne Road/Newbury Lane, Rowley Regis (230 m)
- Land adj to Droicon Estate, Portway Road, Rowley Regis: up to 28 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Tippity Green Rowley Regis (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of 50 Former Valentin Restaurant, Newbury Lane, Oldbury (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Wolverhampton Road and Anvil Drive, Oldbury B69 2JW (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 34 Newbury Lane Oldbury: up to 9 homes, permissioned (850 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 68 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B69 1EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 73 | unlikely |
| B69 1EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 68 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B69 1DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| B69 1DE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B69 1ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 72 | unlikely |
| B69 1DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| B69 1BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 183 addresses are between 162 m and 168 m above sea level (165 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B69 1BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B69 1ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Langley Green 161,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Sandwell and Dudley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Martley Road Lion Farm | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Dudley Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portway Family Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 180 m |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Automobile Association, Wolverhampton Road Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,800 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bury Hill Park 38 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lion Farm Playing Fields 21 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,990 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Titford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Turner's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Rough Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Darby's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Codsall Coppice | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 180 | 183 |
3 of the street's 183 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 Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rounds Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Langley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackheath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 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: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Causeway Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis (Holdings) Limited B69 1DF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd B69 1DF | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Lion Farm Fish & Chips B69 1DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| St. James Primary School B69 1BG | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Select Lifestyles Limited B65 9JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Throne News B65 9JX | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 1 Nov 2018 |
| The Royal Castle Bar & Restaurant B69 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza B65 9JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Lion Farm Play Centre B69 1EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2016 |
| One Stop Convenience Store B65 9JG | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Amma’s Cafe B65 9DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Stars News B65 9DB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Rowley Village Tandoori B65 9DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway B65 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Portway Fish Bar B65 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Badsey Road (42); On or near Hartlebury Road (30); On or near Martley Road (26); On or near Archangel Drive (15); On or near Bredon Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 69% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, flat (lodged 28 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B69 1EG: 74 addresses
- B69 1EQ: 74 addresses of 75 in the postcode
- B69 1DF: 15 addresses
- B69 1DE: 14 addresses
- B69 1ER: 3 addresses of 78 in the postcode
- B69 1DJ: 2 addresses of 46 in the postcode
- B69 1BG: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kinnersley Crescent · Badsey Road · Chaddesley Close · Bredon Road · Ombersley Close · Throne Road · Throne Close · Lovett Avenue · Archangel Drive · Wolverley Crescent · Martley Road · Arley Close
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.