Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

SLATE LANE, WV8 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLATE LANE, WV8 1DR.

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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 1DR 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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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV8 1DR combines high owner-occupation (88%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WV8 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Slate Lane, 0.9km 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 1DR 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DR 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 1DR. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

WV8 1DR has low crime rates — 7 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe1.0 km
  • Ledene0.8 km
  • Siculo1.0 km
  • Jungle Boogie1.0 km
  • Medicine Bakery0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bull1.0 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.9 km
  • Conservative Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • News Express1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall1.1 km
  • Bilbrook2.2 km
  • Albrighton3.8 km