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78 Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 8DA

UPRN:100071145035Bungalow Property2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:02:33.451270+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:14:00.379517+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T08:46:28.237010+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T08:19:59.984213+00:00)
78 Castlecroft Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 8DA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£495,000
£471k - £520kHigh
Estimate
£495k
Range
£471k – £520k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,100
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,100
Yield
5.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Castlecroft Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 77/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (48/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
77/ 100
High
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
48/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 45Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£495,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,100
Gross Yield5.09%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.7%
5y Growth+4.3%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2010-02-19)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WV3 8DA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01214/PDPA
    Single storey rear extension 8.00m projection beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.50m maximum height, and 3.00m height at the eaves.
    Pending
  • 26/01125/CPL
    The application relates to the existing use of the single-storey extension at 34 Woodland Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 8AW, as a separate dwelling, occupied independently of the main house. The extension provides living and sleeping accommodation, a kitchen/utility area and bathroom facilities, and has its own external entrance. It has been occupied independently by residential tenants since 18 June 2019. The use is solely residential. No commercial or industrial activities are carried out, no machinery is installed, and no manufacturing or other processes take place. The accommodation is used for normal residential purposes, with no specific operating hours. No new building or operational development is proposed as part of this application.
    Pending
  • 26/01108/FUL
    First floor side extension and loft conversion.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-02-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,308
Population Density5,787 /km²
Owner Occupied54%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 61%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Castlecroft Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Bhylls Acre Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Smestow Academy
    0.3 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Westacre Infant School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Westacre Infant School (URN 104312) on 14 Nov 2023

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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