WV8 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ravenhill Drive, 0.6km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, WV8 1BL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 50.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00150966 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENHILL DRIVE, WV8 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHILL DRIVE, WV8 1BL.
326
50
£ 37,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WV8 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 50.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
9 sales · Mean £ 214,550
Terraced
£ 225,000
7 sales · Mean £ 212,642
Detached
£ 139,950
1 sales · Mean £ 139,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV8 1BL has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Codsall Middle School
Codsall Community High School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Birches First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
- Birches Bridge Asda On The Move0.5 km
- Booze Stop Drinks Express0.5 km
- Codsall Leisure Centre0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bull0.5 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- Woodman Inn0.9 km
- Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands0.7 km
- Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Codsall Spice0.7 km
- Siculo0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.4 km
- The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Codsall Fish Bar0.5 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Pizzarelli's0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Codsall0.6 km
- Bilbrook0.8 km
- Albrighton5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Histons Hill0.2 km
- Histons Hill0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Road0.2 km
- Wolverhampton Road0.2 km
- Wheel Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81BL · Data under Open Government Licence