WV8 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bilbrook Road, 0.4km from Lane Green in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Bilbrook ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in WV8 1BT has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00150899 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILBROOK ROAD, WV8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILBROOK ROAD, WV8 1BT.
222
45
£ 37,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WV8 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 46% 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 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV8 1BT. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 103,250
12 sales · Mean £ 106,012
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WV8 1BT is moderate at 51 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
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Lane Green First School
Codsall Community High School
St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy
Codsall Middle School
Birches First School
St Nicholas Church of England First School
Aldersley High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
- Duck Lane New0.1 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- The Farmhouse0.6 km
- The Vineyard0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Codsall Spice0.5 km
- Snackabyte0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bilbrook Fish Bar0.2 km
- Birches Bridge Fish Bar0.6 km
- Birches Bridge Subway0.6 km
- Deli Fusion0.5 km
- Jade House0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Woodman Inn0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook0.5 km
- Codsall1.4 km
- Wolverhampton6.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Woodman Inn0.1 km
- Holy Cross Church0.1 km
- Middle School0.1 km
- Lane Green Road0.1 km
- The Woodman Inn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WV81BT · Data under Open Government Licence