Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

266

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV8 1DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WV8 1DF is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WV8 1DF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Lane Green in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Bilbrook ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WV8 1DF represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00150896 (shared with 6 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 1DF. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

WV8 1DF has low crime rates — 41 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order12
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Lane Green First School

Requires Improvement147 pupils0.2 km
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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils0.5 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils0.7 km
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Birches First School

Outstanding147 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Duck Lane New0.2 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • The Farmhouse0.6 km
  • The Vineyard0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Codsall Spice0.5 km
  • Snackabyte0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Mrs B's Catering Services Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bilbrook Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Birches Bridge Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Birches Bridge Subway0.6 km
  • Deli Fusion0.5 km
  • Jade House0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Woodman Inn0.1 km
  • Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook0.5 km
  • Codsall1.3 km
  • Albrighton6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Cross Church0.1 km
  • Middle School0.1 km
  • The Woodman Inn0.1 km
  • The Woodman Inn0.1 km
  • Acacia Crescent0.1 km