Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV8 1DQ.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WV8 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WV8 1DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 1DQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00150953 (shared with 15 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 1DQ. 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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

WV8 1DQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary4

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Bull0.2 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Love And Liquor0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Siculo0.2 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.9 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.2 km
  • Jungle Boogie0.3 km
  • Medicine Bakery0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.3 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • News Express0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.4 km
  • Bilbrook1.4 km
  • Albrighton4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • The Bull PH0.2 km
  • The Bull PH0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km