There are two focal points in the central Fordhouses area - both straddling the Stafford Road. The first being the shops at Vine Island in Wobaston. Here there is a branch of the Co-Operative Food store, "Fordhouses Post Office", "Pete's Plaice" Fish & Chip shop, "Sandwich Box", "TJ's" barbers, the "Poonian" pharmacy, a Lifestyle Express off licence, and a branch of Jimmy Trims. This shopping area is now served by its own road and car parks running counter to the traffic, accessed via the Wobaston Road.