WV8 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Stoneleigh Gardens, 0.4km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, WV8 1AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 12.5% 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00150959 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONELEIGH GARDENS, WV8 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONELEIGH GARDENS, WV8 1AR.
327
49
£ 51,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV8 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV8 1AR combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£294k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £294k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1AR. The average age is 48.7. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 315,400
Semi-Detached
£ 247,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,858
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1AR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Codsall Community High School
Codsall Middle School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bull0.4 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Conservative Club0.5 km
- Love And Liquor0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Siculo0.4 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.3 km
- Jungle Boogie0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.3 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Birches Bridge Subway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.9 km
- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.3 km
- Codsall Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- News Express0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.7 km
- Bilbrook1.2 km
- Albrighton5.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Bull PH0.4 km
- Church Road0.4 km
- The Bull PH0.4 km
- Church Road0.4 km
- Wheel Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81AR · Data under Open Government Licence