Farbrook Way Willenhall, Walsall
44 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV12), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41901747.
- Sales: 57 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £287,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 13, E: 7, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 C; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 141 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Invention Health Centre, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £303,500 | £303,500 | £303,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £190,000 | £160,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £197,000 | £165,000 | £229,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £200,000 | £193,500 | £235,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £175,000 | £130,000 | £177,500 |
| 2015 | 3 | £140,000 | £137,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £139,750 | £139,750 | £139,750 |
| 2013 | 3 | £124,995 | £124,000 | £135,000 |
| 2011 | 4 | £135,750 | £132,000 | £156,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 3 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £287,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 5 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £303,500 | |
| 5 May 2023 | 23 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 26 May 2021 | 11 WV12 4SG | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2020 | 5 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2020 | 9 WV12 4SG | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2020 | 11 WV12 4SG | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2019 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2019 | 2B WV12 4SG | Detached | £229,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 9 WV12 4SG | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 6 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 12 WV12 4SG | Detached | £193,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 12 WV12 4SG | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2016 | 20 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 27 May 2016 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 26 WV12 4SG | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 8 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2015 | 1 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 7 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £139,750 | |
| 15 Nov 2013 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £124,995 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 44 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 18 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 8 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 40 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £136,500 | |
| 14 Sep 2011 | 6 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 46 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2008 | 13 WV12 4SG | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 10 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 15 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 8 Feb 2007 | 5 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2007 | 40 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 3 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2006 | 10 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2004 | 34 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2004 | 28 WV12 4SG | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2004 | 5 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £151,000 | |
| 17 May 2004 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £113,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 10 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2003 | 15 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 25 WV12 4SG | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 2A WV12 4SG | Detached | £82,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2001 | 2B WV12 4SG | Detached | £82,500 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2001 | 54 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £57,750 | |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 8 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 28 WV12 4SG | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 30 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2000 | 10 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 22 Dec 1998 | 42 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 3 WV12 4SG | Semi-detached | £58,500 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (10); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1, Farbrook Way
- 2b, Farbrook Way
- 6, Farbrook Way
- 7, Farbrook Way
- 8, Farbrook Way
- 9, Farbrook Way
- 12, Farbrook Way
- 13, Farbrook Way
- 14, Farbrook Way
- 15, Farbrook Way
- 18, Farbrook Way
- 20, Farbrook Way
- 26, Farbrook Way
- 30, Farbrook Way
- 32 Farbrook Way
- 38, Farbrook Way
- 40, Farbrook Way
- 42, Farbrook Way
- 44, Farbrook Way
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 C (64% of about 700 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)
- 161 Broad Lane South Wolverhampton WV11 3SB: up to 1 home, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN TESCO EXPRESS, HIGH ROAD, AND 15, SHORT STREET, WILLENHALL, WV12 4JR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 436 Lichfield Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 3HF: up to 1 home, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 17 Ryan Avenue: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- LAND BETWEEN 108 AND 120 COLTHAM ROAD, WILLENHALL: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 2 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 27 August 2026 to 1 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4SG | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| WV12 4RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| WV12 4SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 141 m and 144 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV12 4RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV12 4SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV12 4SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bloxwich 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Bloxwich North 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Walsall 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Martin Drive Pool Hayes | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Woodhouse Fold Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Invention Health Centre | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Willenhall Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Lea Allotments 1,870 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Allen's Rough | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Sneyd Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Pouk Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| The Clumps | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Sandy Flatts | Wood | 3.1 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 42 | 44 |
2 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pool Hayes Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lane Head Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Invention Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| New Invention Learning Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Short Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coppice Performing Arts School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Collier WV12 4QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Pool Hayes Primary School WV12 4RX | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Premier Stores WV12 4QY | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Alyssa's Bakery WV12 5SX | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Pool Hayes PH WV12 4PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Pool Hayes Academy WV12 4QZ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Brunch @ blondies WV12 4PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Synergy WV12 5QU | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Lucknow Chippy WV12 4PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Family Shopper WV12 4PZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridgnorth Grove (7); On or near Blenheim Road (4); On or near Burleigh Close (4); On or near Knightsbridge Lane (4); On or near Williams Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 14 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WV12 4SG: 42 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- WV12 4RE: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- WV12 4SQ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Eaton Rise · Cardigan Drive · Knightsbridge Lane · Fenn Rise · Edinburgh Drive · Colliers Close · Rothesay Way · Perry Hall Drive · Barmouth Close · Woburn Avenue · Stirling Crescent · Acre Rise
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.