Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

RAVENHILL DRIVE, WV8 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHILL DRIVE, WV8 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV8 1BA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WV8 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £294k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 48.0% year-on-year.

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

WV8 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Ravenhill Drive, 0.6km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV8, WV8 1BA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 48.0% 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00180773 (shared with 10 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 1BA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 296,666

Semi-Detached

£ 249,950

1 sales · Mean £ 249,950

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

WV8 1BA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.3 km
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.4 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.6 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils0.9 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.7 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.5 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Bull0.6 km
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • Woodman Inn0.9 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands1.0 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.8 km
  • Siculo0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.6 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice1.0 km
  • Dominos Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizzarelli's0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.7 km
  • Bilbrook0.9 km
  • Albrighton5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Codsall Community High School0.2 km
  • Codsall Community High School0.2 km
  • Wheel Avenue0.4 km
  • Wheel Avenue0.4 km
  • Histons Hill0.4 km