Postcode WV8 1RT is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley area of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tettenhall North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tettenhall North is £54,848 per year. The median sale price in Oxley is £214,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,250 and £261,000. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tebworth Park.
Tettenhall North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,228 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Tettenhall North has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tettenhall North is £54,848 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from WV8 1RT.
Tettenhall North near WV8 1RT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tebworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Tebworth Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £290,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £225,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 39 | £190,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 10 | £117,500 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212,000 | £88,000 | £145,625 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £220,975 | £70,000 | £155,000 | £136,950 |
| 2018 | £232,000 | £79,450 | £164,475 | £139,000 |
| 2019 | £232,725 | £81,000 | £162,000 | £143,750 |
| 2020 | £234,950 | £85,000 | £175,000 | £164,750 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £97,500 | £187,000 | £166,000 |
| 2022 | £290,498 | £95,250 | £205,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £122,000 | £224,000 | £166,000 |
| 2024 | £313,500 | £109,000 | £230,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £115,000 | £219,950 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £111,000 | £225,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £136 | £198 | £156 |
| 2017 | £201 | £126 | £185 | £169 |
| 2018 | £219 | £150 | £212 | £176 |
| 2019 | £207 | £145 | £189 | £163 |
| 2020 | £226 | £152 | £195 | £197 |
| 2021 | £239 | £146 | £215 | £176 |
| 2022 | £270 | £190 | £239 | £215 |
| 2023 | £288 | £182 | £241 | £209 |
| 2024 | £279 | £180 | £266 | £235 |
| 2025 | £290 | £174 | £261 | £226 |
| 2026 | £299 | £184 | £274 | £259 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 34, Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 2, Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 40, Barnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 23, Barnwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 10, The Covert, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UF | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WV8 1RT postcode area, located within Tettenhall North, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Aldersley High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Palmers Cross Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dovecotes Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV8 1RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Your Coop Food | Cheam Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV6 9EH | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton 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 1RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Berg
Oxley - Elected 7 May 2026
Warinder Juss
Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WV8 1RT records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV8 1RT in Oxley is £214,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WV8 1RT, including Aldersley High School (Good), Palmers Cross Primary School (Good) and Dovecotes Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WV8 1RT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV8 1RT is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Berg (Reform UK).