Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV8 1AB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

218

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WV8 1AB — 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.

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

WV8 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Codsall in Codsall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00150956 (shared with 40 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 1AB. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1AB has low crime rates — 20 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 offences24
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.1 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.8 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils0.9 km
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Birches First School

Outstanding147 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.2 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.7 km
  • Brooklands UK (Events) Ltd - (Events Only)0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Bull0.7 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • Woodman Inn0.8 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.4 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.4 km
  • Siculo0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.1 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Bengal Spice0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizzarelli's0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook0.5 km
  • Codsall0.6 km
  • Albrighton5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South Staffordshire Council Offices0.1 km
  • South Staffordshire Council Offices0.1 km
  • Wolverhampton Road0.1 km
  • Wolverhampton Road0.1 km
  • Histons Hill0.2 km