Newent Close, Willenhall
House prices, sold prices and local information for WV12 4DG.
At a glance
7 property sales on Newent Close, Willenhall have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Nov 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £163,750. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Newent Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Newent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £163,750 | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Detached | 3 | £178,000 | 8 Oct 2021 |
Sold prices on Newent Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 12 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 8 Oct 2021 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 30 Sep 2021 | £187,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 29 Mar 2019 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 14 Sep 2018 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 22 Aug 2017 | £165,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 3 Mar 2017 | £128,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Newent Close WV12 4DG | 16 Sep 2016 | £144,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Newent Close | £165,000 (Aug 2017) → £225,000 (Oct 2021) | +36% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Newent Close | £120,000 (Sep 2018) → £160,000 (Mar 2019) → £187,000 (Sep 2021) | +56% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Newent Close
Crime
306 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newent Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 131 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 33 |
| Other theft | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Public order | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newent 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 Newent Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Heath Junior School 305 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Leaf School 20 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School 199 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bentley West Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barcroft Academy 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lane Head Nursery School 75 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy 1,106 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lodge Farm Primary School 376 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Darlaston station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Bloxwich station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Bilston Central (West Midlands Metro) 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- The Crescent (West Midlands Metro) 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ensbury Close (before, Stroud Avenue) 3 min walk
- Ensbury Close (after, Stroud Avenue) 3 min walk
- Bewley Road (opposite, Stroud Avenue) 3 min walk
- Western Close (opposite, Western Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Modality Kingfisher Darlaston Practice
Bentley Medical Centre, Churchill Road, Walsall · 0.6 mi - Stroud Practice
Bentley Medical Centre, Churchill Road, Walsall · 0.6 mi - Lockstown Practice
Willenhall Medical Centre, Gomer Street, Willenhall · 1.0 mi - Lockfield Surgery
Willenhall Health Centre, Croft Street, Willenhall · 1.0 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 6 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 499 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,228 |
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.
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