WV8 1DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wood Road, 0.0km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV8 1DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00150953 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD ROAD, WV8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD ROAD, WV8 1DB.
245
51
£ 37,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WV8 1DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1DB. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1DB has low crime rates — 22 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
Codsall Community High School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bull0.0 km
- The Crown0.0 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.0 km
- Love And Liquor0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Siculo0.1 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.1 km
- Jungle Boogie0.1 km
- Medicine Bakery0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Birches Bridge Subway1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move1.0 km
- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.1 km
- Codsall Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- News Express0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.4 km
- Bilbrook1.3 km
- Albrighton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Bull PH0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- The Bull PH0.1 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81DB · Data under Open Government Licence