Area Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV8 postcode area.

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Population

15,762

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £331,272 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1374
Anti-social behaviour324
Criminal damage and arson271
Public order178
Vehicle crime146

school Local Schools

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Dovecotes Primary School

Good274 pupils
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils
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Aldersley High School

Good1194 pupils
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils
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Birches First School

Outstanding147 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Codsall Spice
  • Costa Coffee
  • Jungle Boogie
  • Ledene
  • Medicine Bakery
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Midcounties Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pendeford's Fish Bar
  • Sauce N Peng
  • Bengal Spice
  • Bilbrook Fish Bar
  • Birches Bridge Fish Bar
  • + 9 more
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ensarb Ltd T/A Pendrell Hall