Postcode WV8 1LP is located in a major urban area, within the Bilbrook area of South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bilbrook area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 Bilbrook is £230,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,995 and £272,500. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bilbrook has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,618 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Bilbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 179 ft away from WV8 1LP.
Bilbrook near WV8 1LP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bilbrook | N/A | Walking directions to Bilbrook |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Bilbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £624,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £325,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 14 | £236,500 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £236,250 | £294 |
| Flats | 10 | £144,975 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £158,475 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £314,250 | £95,000 | £164,500 | £151,165 |
| 2018 | £287,500 | £194,950 | £185,000 | £152,126 |
| 2019 | £357,500 | £209,950 | £180,000 | £152,350 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £187,475 | £199,950 | £168,000 |
| 2021 | £295,225 | £132,247 | £215,000 | £180,500 |
| 2022 | £380,975 | £147,000 | £239,950 | £212,500 |
| 2023 | £385,950 | £145,000 | £250,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £180,000 | £253,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £185,000 | £248,000 | £228,000 |
| 2026 | £590,000 | £144,975 | £237,500 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £152 | £194 | £165 |
| 2017 | £241 | £168 | £191 | £180 |
| 2018 | £246 | £299 | £212 | £177 |
| 2019 | £256 | £277 | £220 | £207 |
| 2020 | £245 | £271 | £234 | £201 |
| 2021 | £288 | £243 | £258 | £246 |
| 2022 | £317 | £251 | £295 | £246 |
| 2023 | £303 | £231 | £319 | £222 |
| 2024 | £285 | £258 | £274 | £277 |
| 2025 | £330 | £255 | £299 | £255 |
| 2026 | £288 | £244 | £294 | £279 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 43, Lane Green Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1LR | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Avalon, Oakfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1LA | Detached | Freehold | £224,900 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 4, Oakfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £299,950 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 2, Wesley Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 32, Dam Mill Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the WV8 1LP postcode area, located within Bilbrook, there are 5 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Birches First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Lane Green First School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV8 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Pendeford Mill Lane, South Staffordshire, WV8 1JG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 13-15 Bilbrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1EU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Wolverhampton Road, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for South Staffordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WV8 1LP, 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
The area around WV8 1LP records about 64 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WV8 1LP in Bilbrook is £230,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WV8 1LP, including Birches First School (Good), Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School (Good) and Lane Green First School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV8 1LP is Bilbrook, about 731 m away.
WV8 1LP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,618 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire covering WV8 1LP is Mike Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fiona Hopkins (Green Party) and Gary Burnett (Green Party).