Hackford Road Wolverhampton
55 addresses across 3 postcodes (WV4), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44821980.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £191,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 11, E: 2).
- Flood: 19 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 A; Band D in Wolverhampton costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 42 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northway Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £119,750 | £112,500 | £127,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £122,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £92,500 | £75,000 | £110,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £90,000 | £75,000 | £90,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £88,000 | £80,000 | £96,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £91,250 | £91,250 | £91,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3 WV4 6BU | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 1 WV4 6BU | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2023 | 60 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2022 | 8 WV4 6BU | Flat or maisonette | £72,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 24 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2019 | 3 WV4 6BU | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2019 | 24 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £112,500 | |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 54 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 88 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2018 | 26 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2017 | 18 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 11 May 2017 | 54 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2015 | 84 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2013 | 48 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £90,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2013 | 5 WV4 6BU | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2013 | 76 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 84 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2008 | 9 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2008 | 70 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 8 WV4 6BU | Flat or maisonette | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 48 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £91,250 | |
| 9 Oct 2003 | 11 WV4 6BU | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2003 | 26 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 48 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2001 | 54 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 26 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2001 | 90 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 64 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £46,500 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 26 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £25,500 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 76 WV4 6BU | Terraced | £34,950 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (15); 1950-1966 (9); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (9); rented (private) (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wolverhampton in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,232 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 660 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 Adjoining 24 Hateley Drive Wolverhampton West Midlands WV4 6SF: up to 1 home, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Fmr Rookery Tavern, Wood Street, Lanesfield WV4 6LH: up to 24 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 47 Wood Street Lanesfield Wolverhampton WV4 6LH, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 66 Mount Road Lanesfield Wolverhampton: up to 2 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage Site Between 14 And 16 Genge Avenue Wolverhampton, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent Sunnyside, Taylor Road WV4 6HP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 90 - 92 Dovedale Road WV4 6RA, completed (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage Site Behind 23 To 33 Beach Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands: up to 4 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 2 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 6BU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 7 | unlikely |
| WV4 6BY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 6 / 12 | unlikely |
| WV4 6BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 153 m and 158 m above sea level (156 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 6BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV4 6BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WV4 6BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Wolverhampton 5.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laburnam Road Lanesfield | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bilston Bus Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Topdeck Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northway Medical Centre | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brutons Pharmacy (Childs Avenue) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dovedale Dental Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Wolverhamptom Recovery Hospital Prescriber | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Sedgley Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Kings of Sedgley, Sedgley Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,510 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,890 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Sedgley Beacon | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Gorge | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ashen Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Parkes Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 55 |
42 of the street's 55 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 Wolverhampton: see them on the Wolverhampton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Hill Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Spring Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Windsor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Phoenix Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hurst Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Lanesfeld Primary School WV4 6BZ | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Garden Bar WV4 6NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Yo! China WV4 6DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Hilton Express Premier Store WV4 6DE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Rainbow Kidz WV4 6PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Aces Hill Avenue WV4 6PY | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2024 |
| WV4 Express WV4 6NF | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Springvale Primary School WV4 6SD | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Hill Avenue Academy WV4 6PY | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Three Cups Public House (Wet Sales) WV4 6JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Jassi's Spice2Go WV4 6JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| 44 Club WV4 6LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Mace (Costcutter) WV4 6LQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2020 |
| One Stop Spring Road WV4 6LQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru WV4 6LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Needwood Drive (29); On or near Hilton Road (19); On or near Pritchett Avenue (17); On or near Birmingham New Road (14); On or near Florence Avenue (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WV4 6BU: 53 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- WV4 6BY: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- WV4 6BZ: 1 address of 46 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Genthorn Close · Needwood Drive · Birmingham New Road · Florence Avenue · Newman Avenue · Barton Road · Sunset Place · Beverley Crescent · Pritchett Avenue · Norbury Crescent · Crabtree Close · Wordsworth Avenue
All the streets in WV4 and across Wolverhampton.
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.