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The Poplars, Strawmoor Lane, Oaken

Land size
3.85 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Description

* A Generously-Propertied Four Bedroom Detached Characterful Property Situated on a Circa 3.85 Acre Plot Offering Existing Development and Equestrian Potential Subject to Relevant Planning Permissions Located within the Highly Sought-After and Well-Connected Area of Oaken * Porch * Hallway * Downstairs W/C * Sitting Room with Charming Log Burner, Exposed Brick Inglenook Fireplace and French Doors Opening onto the Side Garden * Additional Reception Room also Featuring Log Burner and Stunning Stone Fireplace * Cellar Accessed via Reception Room * Spacious Traditional Style Kitchen with Oiled Fired AGA Oven (Has Electric and Gas Conversion Potential), Quarry Tile Flooring and Exposed Timber Framed Vaulted Ceiling with Skylight * Magnificent Timber Frame Garden Room with Expansive Glazing and Stone Style Flooring with Access to the Rear Garden Patio * Secondary Hallway with Boot Room and Pantry Area * Further Kitchen / Living Area with Integrated Oven, Gas Hob, Breakfast Bar and French Doors to the Rear Garden * Internal Access to Double Garage Equipped with Plumbing Facilities * Four Double Bedrooms – Principle Bedroom with Built-In Wardrobe Space * Family Bathroom * Additional Modern Shower Room * Expansive Surrounding Gardens with Mature Tree’s, Shrubbery and Boarders creating an Exquisite Outside Space * Open Field Views to the Rear of the Plot * Stable Area * Brick-Built Outbuilding * Ideally Positioned Set Back from the Area and Access via a Sweeping Gated Driveway * Circa 2,900 Sq.Ft * Full Plot Size Circa 3.85 Acres - Rear Field Previously Farmed Hay and Cattle Grazing * No Onward Chain *

The Poplars enjoys a particularly desirable rural setting in the sought-after hamlet of Oaken, surrounded by beautiful open Staffordshire countryside. The nearby village of Codsall provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional public houses, convenience stores and other essential services. The neighbouring village of Albrighton also offers a further selection of local amenities, making this an appealing location for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle whilst remaining within convenient reach of village facilities.

The property is well positioned for a selection of well-regarded schooling, with St Nicholas Church of England First School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy both serving the local area. For older children, Codsall Middle School and Codsall Community High School provide further educational options. There are also independent schooling opportunities nearby, including Birchfield School in Albrighton.
Despite its peaceful rural surroundings, Oaken is conveniently positioned for access to the surrounding road network, with the A41 providing links towards Wolverhampton, Telford and the wider West Midlands. The nearby villages of Codsall and Albrighton offer railway stations providing regular services towards Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, with onward connections to Birmingham and beyond. The M54 motorway is also accessible, providing convenient connections to the wider motorway network and making the location particularly appealing for commuters.

Property Services
Freehold
EPC - D
Council Tax Authority - South Staffordshire
Council Tax Band - G
Flood Risk - Very Low

Mobile Network Coverage
O2 - 86%
EE - 89%
Three - 88%
Vodaphone - 83%

Broadband Network Coverage
Standard - 21 Mbps

Utilities
Mains Water
Mains Electricity
Mains Gas
Oil Tank for AGA
Mains Drainage

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-11-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 927 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£220,779 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £182,693 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Nicholas Church of England First School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    339
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Perton First School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    278
    Type
    Community school
  • Lane Green First School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Community school
  • Birches First School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Codsall Middle School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    516
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Codsall Community High School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Community school
  • Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Perton Middle School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    399
    Type
    Community school
  • St Regis Church of England Academy2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    798
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Codsall Food, Codsall1.2 miles
Co-op Codsall, Codsall1.6 miles
Asda Birches Bridge Express Petrol, Codsall1.7 miles

GP surgery

Russell House Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Medking Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Hospital3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Codsall Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Holyhead Road482 metres

Typical drive times

Bilston17 min · 8.2 miles
Sedgley17 min · 8.5 miles
Willenhall18 min · 8.4 miles
Wolverhampton (city)10 min · 5.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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