Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

HAZEL GARDENS, WV8 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZEL GARDENS, WV8 1BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1BG 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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1/10
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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 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £357k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £357k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WV8 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Hazel Gardens, 0.6km 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 1BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k. 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 1BG 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 1BG. 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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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

Detached

£ 385,000

2 sales · Mean £ 385,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

WV8 1BG has low crime rates — 16 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.3 km
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.4 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.5 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils0.8 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.5 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.5 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Bull0.6 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • Woodman Inn0.9 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.9 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.7 km
  • Siculo0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.5 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizzarelli's0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.7 km
  • Bilbrook0.8 km
  • Albrighton5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Codsall Community High School0.2 km
  • Codsall Community High School0.2 km
  • Wolverhampton Road0.3 km
  • Histons Hill0.3 km
  • Wolverhampton Road0.3 km