Benton Close, Willenhall
House prices, sold prices and local information for WV12 4DP.
At a glance
5 property sales on Benton Close, Willenhall have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £125,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £122,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Benton Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benton Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WV12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £122,000 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 2 | £94,000 | 29 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Benton Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 30 Jun 2026 | £117,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 25 Mar 2026 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 9 Mar 2026 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 29 Sep 2023 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 18 Feb 2022 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 23 Jul 2021 | £88,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 5 Mar 2021 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Benton Close WV12 4DP | 30 Jun 2016 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28, Benton Close | £110,000 (Mar 2026) → £117,500 (Jun 2026) | +7% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Benton Close
Crime
269 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benton Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 123 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 26 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benton Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benton Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School 305 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| New Leaf School 20 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.2 mi |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School 199 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lane Head Nursery School 75 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy 1,106 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lodge Farm Primary School 376 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bentley West Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Barcroft Academy 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Willenhall station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Darlaston station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Bloxwich station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ensbury Close (before, Stroud Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ensbury Close (after, Stroud Avenue) 2 min walk
- Wolverson Close (adj, Stroud Avenue) 3 min walk
- Wolverson Close (opp, Stroud Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stroud Practice
Bentley Medical Centre, Churchill Road, Walsall · 0.7 mi - Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice
Bentley Medical Centre, Churchill Road, Walsall · 0.7 mi - New Invention Health Centre
66 Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall · 1.0 mi - Lockfield Surgery
Willenhall Health Centre, Croft Street, Willenhall · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 41.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 47.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 747 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,681 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in WV12
- Squires Grove£123k
- Lichfield Road£203k
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- Lakelot Close£283k
- Essington Road£99k
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