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.
ASHLEY GARDENS, WV8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY GARDENS, WV8 1AX.
278
47
£ 51,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WV81AX · Data under Open Government Licence