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WV8 1TB

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Overview

Postcode WV8 1TB is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Pendeford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pendeford is £43,713 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tebworth Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Pendeford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Pendeford has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.6%

Approximately 56.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Pendeford is £43,713 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WV8 1TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Pendeford near WV8 1TB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WV8 1TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTebworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Tebworth Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
6,260.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.74(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.33(+28%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(+32%)
Other theft
5.02(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.3(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
62.38%
Caribbean
20
6.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
6.27%
African
13
4.29%
Other White
10
3.3%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
25.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.3%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
52.46%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.85%
Owns outright
16
13.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Other social rented
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Oxley

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £256K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Oxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £412,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£285,000£292
Semi-Detached56£216,000£267
Terraced41£186,900£239
Flats12£119,975£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£116,000£219,950£190,000
2026£287,500£125,000£227,475£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£179£261£226
2026£296£210£280£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202554, Wayside, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TBTerracedFreehold£155,000
01 Oct 202554, Wayside, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TBTerracedFreehold£110,000
22 Aug 2025330, Ryefield, Wolverhampton, WV8 1THTerracedFreehold£170,000
31 Mar 202623, Smallwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UETerracedFreehold£160,000
10 Apr 202616, Weyhill Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5RAFlatsLeasehold£97,000

Schools

In the WV8 1TB postcode area, located within Pendeford, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WV8 1TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDovecotes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAldersley High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wolverhampton district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,232
Band H£5,078

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 WV8 1TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joe Berg

Oxley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Warinder Juss

Wolverhampton West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictWolverhamptonE08000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWolverhampton WestE14001596
WardOxleyE05014850
ParishWolverhampton, unparished areaE43000185
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PendefordE02002151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wolverhampton 003CE01010541
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WV8 1TB

Is WV8 1TB (Pendeford) safe?

The area around WV8 1TB records about 74 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WV8 1TB?

The median sale price around WV8 1TB in Pendeford is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WV8 1TB?

There are 7 schools close to WV8 1TB, including Dovecotes Primary School (Good), Aldersley High School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WV8 1TB?

WV8 1TB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WV8 1TB (Pendeford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West covering WV8 1TB is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Berg (Reform UK).