Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for WV4 5HB, WV4 5HA.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Benson Avenue, Wolverhampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £360,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £281,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Benson Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benson Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WV4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £281,500 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £300,000 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £195,000 | 24 Jul 2018 |
Sold prices on Benson Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 4 Feb 2026 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 4 Jun 2025 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 16 Jun 2023 | £297,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 11 May 2021 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 22 Feb 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 11 Sep 2020 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 24 Jul 2018 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Benson Avenue WV4 5HA | 16 May 2018 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Benson Avenue WV4 5HB | 30 Jan 2017 | £135,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Benson Avenue WV4 5HA | 22 Jan 2016 | £230,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Benson Avenue | £195,000 (Jul 2018) → £275,000 (Jun 2025) | +41% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Benson Avenue
Crime
208 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benson Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 99 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Public order | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benson Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Benson Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthorn Park Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 152 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Colton Hills Community School 1,163 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Vireo Academy 31 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Kairos Academy (KS3) 19 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Kairos Academy (KS4) 48 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 14–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Phoenix Nursery School 41 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School 477 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Wolverhampton station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Coseley station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Willenhall station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- The Royal (West Midlands Metro) 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Priestfield (West Midlands Metro) 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ednam Road (before, Patricia Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ednam Road (after, Patricia Avenue) 2 min walk
- Park Drive (opp, Hornby Road) 2 min walk
- Ward Road (opp, Hornby Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Duncan Street Primary Care Centre
Duncan Street, Wolverhampton · 0.7 mi - Penn Surgery
2A Coalway Road, Penn, Wolverhampton · 0.9 mi - Rwt Practices Penn Manor Medical Centre
Manor Road, Penn, Wolverhampton · 1.0 mi - Northway Medical Centre
7-8 Alderwood Precinct, Sedgley, Dudley · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Blakenhall Wolverhampton · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar Platinum Retail Sedgley · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Tesco Wolverhampton Superstore · 0.9 mi
- Budgens Budgens Birches Barn Road · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Anderson Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Phoenix Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Supercare Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Phoenix Centre · 0.4 mi
- Goldthorn Hill (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 506 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,530 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wolverhampton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Benson Avenue
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Who lives around Benson Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 63.3% | 21.2% |
| White | 17.3% | 60.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 13% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 5.3% |
Religion
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 54.3% | 12% |
| Christian | 18.3% | 43.8% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| No religion | 5.7% | 27.8% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 43.5% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.8% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 25.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 11% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.7% | 15.1% |
| Other qualifications | 5.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.9% |
General health
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 44.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wolverhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 35.4% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.1% | 22.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 28.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wolverhampton.
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