Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WOOD ROAD, WV8 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD ROAD, WV8 1DN.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV8 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV8 1DN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£330k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £330k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.

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

WV8 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Wood Road, 0.3km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV8, WV8 1DN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 18.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WV8 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00150960 (shared with 8 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 1DN. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
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

Terraced

£ 215,000

7 sales · Mean £ 228,225

Detached

£ 375,000

6 sales · Mean £ 385,166

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

WV8 1DN has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils0.6 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils1.1 km
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Codsall Community High School

Good1097 pupils1.2 km
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St Christophers Catholic Primary Academy

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Bull0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Love And Liquor0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Siculo0.4 km
  • Jungle Boogie0.4 km
  • Medicine Bakery0.3 km
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • News Express0.4 km
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall0.6 km
  • Bilbrook1.6 km
  • Albrighton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Road0.3 km
  • Church Road0.3 km
  • The Bull PH0.3 km
  • The Bull PH0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.5 km