Postcode WV8 1HW is located in a major urban area, within the Bilbrook ward of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilbrook area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bilbrook is £46,162 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood.
Bilbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bilbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
The average income per household in Bilbrook is £46,162 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from WV8 1HW.
Bilbrook near WV8 1HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bilbrook located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bilbrook | N/A | Walking directions to Bilbrook |
| 0.7 mi | Codsall | N/A | Walking directions to Codsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood | Medium | Walking directions to The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Bilbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £233,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bilbrook
In the WV8 1HW postcode area, located within Bilbrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV8 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Wolverhampton Road, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 13-15 Bilbrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1EU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Pendeford Mill Lane, South Staffordshire, WV8 1JG | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV8 1HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Hopkins
Bilbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Gary Burnett
Bilbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Wood
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.