WV8 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Moatbrook Lane, 0.8km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, WV8 1DS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 10.0% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00150960 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOATBROOK LANE, WV8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOATBROOK LANE, WV8 1DS.
392
48
£ 51,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WV8 1DS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV8 1DS combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£278k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1DS. The average age is 48.3. 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
Detached
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 286,050
Terraced
£ 219,950
9 sales · Mean £ 219,772
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1DS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- News Express0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.8 km
- Siculo0.8 km
- Jungle Boogie0.8 km
- Medicine Bakery0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Codsall Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bull0.8 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.7 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Love And Liquor0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall1.0 km
- Bilbrook2.0 km
- Albrighton3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81DS · Data under Open Government Licence