Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

CHADWELL GARDENS, WV8 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHADWELL GARDENS, WV8 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

257

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV8 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £278k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

home £278,308 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV8 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Chadwell Gardens, 0.3km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV8, WV8 1AF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 3.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00150963 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1AF. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Detached

£ 248,000

5 sales · Mean £ 242,790

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WV8 1AF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.3 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.6 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.6 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils1.2 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.8 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.7 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.2 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Bull0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.9 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.4 km
  • Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.9 km
  • Siculo0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.6 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Birches Bridge Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Birches Bridge Subway0.7 km
  • Deli Fusion1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.4 km
  • Bilbrook1.0 km
  • Albrighton5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheel Avenue0.1 km
  • Wheel Avenue0.1 km
  • The Bull PH0.2 km
  • The Bull PH0.3 km
  • Church Road0.3 km