Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

RAVENHILL DRIVE, WV8 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

home £256,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.4 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.4 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.5 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
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Birches First School

Outstanding147 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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