The Smithy, Albrighton, Wolverhampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for WV7 3LY.
At a glance
8 property sales on The Smithy, Albrighton, Wolverhampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Sep 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £243,286. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Smithy compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Smithy has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WV7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £243,286 | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Detached | 1 | £210,000 | 9 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on The Smithy
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil Cottage, 2, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 24 Sep 2019 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Forge, 1, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 8 Dec 2017 | £339,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| Anvil Cottage, 2, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 5 Dec 2017 | £210,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| Blacksmiths Cottage, 4, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 9 Nov 2017 | £210,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Farriers Cottage, 3, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 31 Jul 2017 | £239,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| Punch Cottage, 5, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 28 Jul 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| The Old Smithy, 1A, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 5 Jun 2017 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| Horseshoe Cottage, 6, The Smithy WV7 3LY | 1 Mar 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anvil Cottage, 2, The Smithy | £210,000 (Dec 2017) → £215,000 (Sep 2019) | +2% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Smithy
Crime
20 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Smithy in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Smithy is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Worfe Flood alert area
- River Sow and River Penk 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 The Smithy
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 195 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Albrighton Primary School & Nursery 344 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Gables Learning Centre 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Birchfield School 186 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 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 stations
- Albrighton station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Cosford station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Codsall station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
GP surgeries
- Albrighton Medical Pract
Shaw Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton · 0.2 mi - Lakeside
Lakeside Medical Centre, Church Road, Wolverhampton · 3.8 mi - Tamar Medical Centre
Severn Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton · 4.0 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 894 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 40.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,932 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 WV7
- High Street£403k
- Cross Road£477k
- Millfield Road£260k
- Crossfield Crescent£333k
- Anvil Close£375k
- Church Road£363k
- Cartwright Road£384k
- Bowling Green Lane£287k
- Shaw Lane£702k
- Station Road£405k
- Fair Lawn£253k
- Loak Road£288k