WV8 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Malpass Gardens, 0.2km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WV8 1DD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k, up 9.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00150953 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPASS GARDENS, WV8 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPASS GARDENS, WV8 1DD.
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
WV8 1DD has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1DD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 390,000
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
2 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1DD 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
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 Bull0.2 km
- The Crown0.1 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.1 km
- Conservative Club0.1 km
- Love And Liquor0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Siculo0.2 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd1.0 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.2 km
- Jungle Boogie0.2 km
- Medicine Bakery0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.2 km
- Codsall Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- News Express0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.5 km
- Bilbrook1.4 km
- Albrighton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- The Bull PH0.2 km
- The Bull PH0.2 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81DD · Data under Open Government Licence