Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

ASHLEY GARDENS, WV8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY GARDENS, WV8 1AX.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /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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Index Insight: WV8 1AX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

WV8 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £306k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 69.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV8 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Ashley Gardens, 0.5km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV8 1AX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 69.2% 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00150965 (shared with 8 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 1AX. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 312,750

4 sales · Mean £ 345,750

Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 236,590

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

WV8 1AX has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.3 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.5 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.6 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils1.0 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.6 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.4 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Bull0.4 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.9 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.6 km
  • Conservative Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.8 km
  • Siculo0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.6 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Birches Bridge Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Birches Bridge Subway0.6 km
  • Deli Fusion0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.6 km
  • Bilbrook0.9 km
  • Albrighton5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheel Avenue0.2 km
  • Wheel Avenue0.2 km
  • Codsall Community High School0.3 km
  • Codsall Community High School0.3 km
  • Histons Hill0.4 km