WV8 is a postcode district in South Staffordshire, West Midlands, covering 425 active and 94 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WV8 (11%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WV8 are around £331k. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV8 at 179 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WV8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV8 postcode area.
15,762
44
£ 40,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WV8 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £331k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Dovecotes Primary School
Lane Green First School
Codsall Community High School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Aldersley High School
Codsall Middle School
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Birches First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill
- Conservative Club
- Love And Liquor
- The Bull
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Codsall Spice
- Costa Coffee
- Jungle Boogie
- Ledene
- Medicine Bakery
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative
- Midcounties Co-operative
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pendeford's Fish Bar
- Sauce N Peng
- Bengal Spice
- Bilbrook Fish Bar
- Birches Bridge Fish Bar
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move
- Booze Stop Drinks Express
- Brooklands UK (Events) Ltd - (Events Only)
- Brownies Nurserie
- Budgens Bilbrook
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ensarb Ltd T/A Pendrell Hall
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