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.
STATION ROAD, WV8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WV8 1BY.
337
45
£ 51,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Codsall Middle School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Codsall Community High School
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Birches Bridge Fish Bar1.0 km
- Birches Bridge Subway0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV81BY · Data under Open Government Licence