Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV8 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

245

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WV8 1BX — 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 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WV8 1BX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00150953 (shared with 15 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 1BX. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

WV8 1BX has low crime rates — 22 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 offences26
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.4 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.8 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils1.0 km
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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils1.5 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Bull0.1 km
  • The Crown0.1 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands1.0 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • Conservative Club0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Siculo0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.8 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.2 km
  • Jungle Boogie0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • Birches Bridge Subway1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Birches Bridge Asda On The Move1.0 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.1 km
  • Codsall Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • News Express0.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.3 km
  • Bilbrook1.3 km
  • Albrighton4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bull PH0.1 km
  • The Bull PH0.1 km
  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km