Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

STATION ROAD, WV8 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WV8 1BY.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV8 1BY 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV8 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 63.4% year-on-year.

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

WV8 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.2km 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 1BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 £260k, up 63.4% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00150962 (shared with 9 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 1BY. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 253,750

2 sales · Mean £ 253,750

Detached

£ 218,000

1 sales · Mean £ 218,000

Semi-Detached

£ 231,500

3 sales · Mean £ 258,833

Flat

£ 98,750

2 sales · Mean £ 98,750

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

WV8 1BY has low crime rates — 23 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 offences34
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.5 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.7 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils1.0 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils1.5 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.9 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.2 km
  • Brooklands UK (Events) Ltd - (Events Only)0.9 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Bull0.2 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.8 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Siculo0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.7 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.3 km
  • Jungle Boogie0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Birches Bridge Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Birches Bridge Subway0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.2 km
  • Bilbrook1.2 km
  • Albrighton4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Codsall Rail Station0.1 km
  • Codsall Rail Station0.2 km
  • Codsall Rail Station0.2 km