Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

MOATBROOK LANE, WV8 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOATBROOK LANE, WV8 1DS.

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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 1DS 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 1DS combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£278k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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

WV8 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Moatbrook Lane, 0.8km from Codsall in Codsall. Administratively it sits within Codsall North ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV8 1DS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 10.0% 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 290,000

10 sales · Mean £ 286,050

Terraced

£ 219,950

9 sales · Mean £ 219,772

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

WV8 1DS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Church of England First School

Good307 pupils1.0 km
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Codsall Middle School

Good523 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Booze Stop Drinks Express0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • News Express0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Codsall Hive Arts & Crafts Cafe0.8 km
  • Siculo0.8 km
  • Jungle Boogie0.8 km
  • Medicine Bakery0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Codsall Fish Bar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Bull0.8 km
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • Charlie's Sports Bar And Grill0.7 km
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Love And Liquor0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall1.0 km
  • Bilbrook2.0 km
  • Albrighton3.9 km