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WV6 6SJ

Wolverhampton Road

Codsall

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Detailed insights for WV6 6SJ

Overview

Postcode WV6 6SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Codsall area of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilbrook area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bilbrook is £46,162 per year. The median sale price in Codsall is £382,500 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £282,500 and £472,500. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wheel Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Bilbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,958 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bilbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.1%

Approximately 54.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bilbrook is £46,162 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WV6 6SJ.

Flood risk

N/A

Bilbrook near WV6 6SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WV6 6SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bilbrook

N/A

Walking directions to Bilbrook
0.4 mi

Codsall

N/A

Walking directions to Codsall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV6 6SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWheel FieldSmallWalking directions to Wheel Field

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
1,426.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
41.61(+378%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.72(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.33(+28%)
Public order
5.02(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
90.95%
Indian
9
4.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.36%
African
1
0.45%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
32.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.98%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
45.95%
Owns outright
27
24.32%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.32%
Social rents from council
9
8.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Codsall

Median price: £382,500
Price per sq ft: £347
Sales (last 12 months): 83
Typical range (middle 50%): £283K – £473K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £347 per square foot) in Codsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Codsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£457,500£356
Terraced11£285,000£334
Semi-Detached30£282,500£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Codsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Codsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£233,750£190,000£184,475
2017£325,000£167,000£205,000£217,500
2018£380,000£137,500£216,250£178,000
2019£399,995£120,000£210,000£225,000
2020£414,998£162,500£246,500£249,950
2021£400,000£195,000£271,000£248,000
2022£405,000£174,000£278,500£266,500
2023£466,000£200,000£294,250£233,750
2024£431,000£185,000£285,000£265,000
2025£444,000£257,500£315,653£273,000
2026£455,000—£275,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Codsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Codsall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£225£208£205
2017£252£246£222£195
2018£272£187£252£230
2019£265£228£247£227
2020£287£184£252£255
2021£303£232£274£281
2022£343£252£334£303
2023£355£277£306£290
2024£349£231£284£294
2025£341£292£323£291
2026£387—£344£349
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Codsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Codsall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 6SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV6 6SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202632, Princes Drive, Wolverhampton, WV8 2DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
11 Nov 20253, Princes Drive, Wolverhampton, WV8 2DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
17 Sept 2025111, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£362,000
19 Dec 202530, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PJDetachedFreehold£615,000
21 Nov 20251, Wheelfield, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£356,500

Schools

In the WV6 6SJ postcode area, located within Bilbrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WV6 6SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miMiddle deemed secondaryCodsall Middle SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miSecondaryCodsall Community High SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimarySt Christopher's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV6 6SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WV6 6SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodWolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miAsda ExpressWolverhampton Road, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PDWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district.

Band A£1,542
Band B£1,800
Band C£2,057
Band D£2,314
Band E£2,828
Band F£3,342
Band G£3,856
Band H£4,627

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WV6 6SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Kirkland Michell

Codsall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Meg Barrow

Codsall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Val Chapman

Codsall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mike Wood

Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSouth StaffordshireE07000196
Parliamentary ConstituencyKingswinford and South StaffordshireE14001316
WardCodsallE05015057
ParishCodsallE04008960
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BilbrookE02006181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Staffordshire 008DE01029627
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WV6 6SJ

Is WV6 6SJ (Bilbrook) safe?

The area around WV6 6SJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WV6 6SJ?

The median sale price around WV6 6SJ in Codsall is £382,500 (about £347 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV6 6SJ?

There are 7 schools close to WV6 6SJ, including Codsall Middle School (Good), Codsall Community High School (Good) and St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WV6 6SJ?

The closest station to WV6 6SJ is Bilbrook, about 453 m away.

How deprived is the area around WV6 6SJ?

WV6 6SJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV6 6SJ (Bilbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire covering WV6 6SJ is Mike Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Kirkland Michell (Conservative and Unionist Party), Meg Barrow (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Val Chapman (Conservative and Unionist Party).