Aberford Close Willenhall, Walsall
33 addresses across 1 postcode (WV12), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41902087.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; Band D in Walsall costs £2,627 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bloxwich, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rough Wood Country Park, is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £155,750 | £148,500 | £163,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £131,500 | £126,000 | £137,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £87,750 | £85,000 | £90,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £52,250 | £51,000 | £53,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | 8 WV12 4TA | Other | £270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 20 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 11A WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2023 | 24 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2020 | 17 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £188,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 May 2017 | 27 WV12 4TA | Other | £5,300 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 29 WV12 4TA | Other | £5,300 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 30 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2013 | 22 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £124,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 32 WV12 4TA | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2008 | 24 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2008 | 24 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £132,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 3 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £148,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 12 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2005 | 22 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £126,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 May 2005 | 16 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £137,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2002 | 15 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 31 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £90,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 21 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 7 Dec 1998 | 22 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £53,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 1998 | 20 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £51,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 1996 | 7 WV12 4TA | Semi-detached | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Walsall in 2026-27: Band D £2,627 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,752 | £2,044 | £2,336 | £2,627 | £3,211 | £3,795 | £4,379 | £5,255 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (54% of about 520 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 BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 3 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 134 m and 138 m above sea level (136 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bewley Road Lodge Farm | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Walsall Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ensdale Row - Willenhall Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harding Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Dorothy Pattison Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lanehead, Short Heath Cashzone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Rough Wood Country Park 107 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chetwynd Close Allotments 4,970 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Stowlawn Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 33 |
2 of the street's 33 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 Walsall: see them on the Walsall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bentley West Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barcroft Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| County Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Charles Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hedges WV12 4DN | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Willow Rose Care Home WV12 4ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Renzo's Desserts Ltd WV12 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Nisa WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Harding Pharmacy WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Stroud Express WV12 4HA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| The Homestead WV12 4DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Short Heath Junior School WV12 4DS | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Rosedale C of E Infant School WV12 4EG | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bentley News WS2 0AL | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Benton Close (10); On or near Leyburn Close (10); On or near Granbourne Road (9); On or near Bewley Road (8); On or near Lydney Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings Willow Rose Care Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WV12 4ET) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Rosedale C of E Infant School (school/college/university, WV12 4EG) now Awaiting inspection, was Exempt found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Short Heath Junior School (school/college/university, WV12 4DS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 4TA: 33 addresses
Nearby streets
Alvington Close · Lydney Close · Bewley Road · Dursley Close · Ensbury Close · Newent Close · Glenhurst Close · Redsand Close · Calstock Road · Tenbury Close · Leyburn Close · Kemble 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.