WV8 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Histons Hill, 0.7km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV8 1AA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00150956 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HISTONS HILL, WV8 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HISTONS HILL, WV8 1AA.
218
50
£ 37,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WV8 1AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1AA. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 368,750
2 sales · Mean £ 368,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1AA has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Codsall Middle School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Codsall Community High School
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Lane Green First School
Birches First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.4 km
- Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.3 km
- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.6 km
- Brooklands UK (Events) Ltd - (Events Only)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bull0.7 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Woodman Inn0.9 km
- Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.4 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Codsall Spice0.5 km
- Siculo0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.1 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Pizzarelli's1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.5 km
- Bilbrook0.6 km
- Albrighton5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Histons Hill0.1 km
- Histons Hill0.1 km
- Wolverhampton Road0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Road0.2 km
- South Staffordshire Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81AA · Data under Open Government Licence