Claregate
Claregate is a suburb of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It is north west of Wolverhampton city centre, within the Tettenhall Regis ward.
History
As a distinct residential area, Claregate has only existed since the pre and post war housing estate was built between the Codsall and Aldersley roads. It is bounded on the north east side by the rail line from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury, on the south east side by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and on the west side by the ridge that rises up to Tettenhall village. The origins of the name are unknown, though a 13th-century source names a place called 'Clare' in the area.Today
Claregate is situated between Tettenhall, Pendeford and Aldersley. The area is majority housing, with shopping areas, pubs and a school. The route of the Wolverhampton Marathon used to pass through.Amenities
The focal point of the area is the traffic island between Codsall Road, Pendeford Avenue, Blackburn Avenue and Knights Avenue. Here, a cluster of businesses are located including a filling station originally named Claregate Garage, hairdressers, boutique, sandwich shop and barbers.There are also shopping parades at the junction of Green Lane and Blakeley Avenue with a Premier convenience store, Chinese take-away and a children's nursery amongst other businesses. A hardware shop, a Co-operative Food store, an off-licence and two fish and chip take-aways are situated on Pendeford Avenue at its junction with Green Lane.
Education
Claregate has one school, Claregate Primary School, situated on Chester Avenue.Claregate Playing Fields
Claregate has a large playing field that is used for cricket and football, as well as hosting tennis courts and a children's playground. In June 2013, the park was saved for future generations when it was unveiled as one of six Wolverhampton parks to be designated a Queen Elizabeth II Field.Adjacent to the playing fields is Claregate Pavilion, which provides changing room facilities to clubs using the playing fields. The pavilion was home to Sugar n Spice, an activity group for girls aged over nine years. Sugar n Spice was active for over 50 years before closing in 2023.