Postcode WV8 1NS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood.
Bilbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,987 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bilbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.9% 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 17 ft away from WV8 1NS.
Bilbrook near WV8 1NS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bilbrook | N/A | Walking directions to Bilbrook |
| 0.8 mi | Codsall | N/A | Walking directions to Codsall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood | Medium | Walking directions to The Friends of Bilbrook Jubilee Wood |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 10, Acacia Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV8 1NU | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 6, Manor Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1NF | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 11, Lime Tree Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1NX | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 2, Lime Tree Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1NX | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 27, Cherry Tree Lane, Wolverhampton, WV8 1NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the WV8 1NS 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2018. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lane Green First School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Codsall Community High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV8 1NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 13-15 Bilbrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1EU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Pendeford Mill Lane, South Staffordshire, WV8 1JG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Wolverhampton Road, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 1NS, 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 1NS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WV8 1NS in Bilbrook is £230,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WV8 1NS, including Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School (Good), Lane Green First School (Good) and Codsall Community High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WV8 1NS is Bilbrook, about 529 m away.
WV8 1NS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,987 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 1NS 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).