Postcode WV8 1XU is located in a major urban area, within the Oxley ward of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tettenhall North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tettenhall North is £54,848 per year. The nearest station is Bilbrook, about 1.5 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.
Tettenhall North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Tettenhall North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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 205 ft away from WV8 1XU.
Tettenhall North near WV8 1XU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tebworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Tebworth Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £285,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £216,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 41 | £186,900 | £239 |
| Flats | 12 | £119,975 | £195 |
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 | £116,000 | £219,950 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £287,500 | £125,000 | £227,475 | £180,000 |
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 | £179 | £261 | £226 |
| 2026 | £296 | £210 | £280 | £270 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1XU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 38, Catisfield Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 9, Sholing Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £161,950 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 2, Bridgefoot Walk, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XT | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 9, Reapers Walk, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TS | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 26, Catisfield Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the WV8 1XU postcode area, located within Tettenhall North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WV8 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 1XU, 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 1XU records about 46 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WV8 1XU in Tettenhall North is £210,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WV8 1XU, including Dovecotes Primary School (Good), St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Requires improvement) and Aldersley High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WV8 1XU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,481 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 1XU is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Berg (Reform UK).