Postcode WV8 1XZ 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 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 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 1.4 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 England, 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 215 ft away from WV8 1XZ.
Tettenhall North near WV8 1XZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WV8 1XZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 26, Catisfield Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 2, Hilsea Close, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 18, Cosgrove Walk, Wolverhampton, WV8 1YD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 3, Wheatsheaf Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UX | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 38, Catisfield Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV8 1XH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 |
In the WV8 1XZ postcode area, located within Tettenhall North, 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Dovecotes Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2023. | |
Dovecotes Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Aldersley High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2014. | |
Aldersley High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2014
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WV8 1XZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | JB Convenience | 70-72 Green Lane, Wolverhampton, WV6 9HJ | Walking directions to JB Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Blaydon Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5NP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 1XZ, 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 1XZ 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around WV8 1XZ in Oxley is £214,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WV8 1XZ, including Dovecotes Primary School (Good), Aldersley High School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WV8 1XZ 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 1XZ is Warinder Juss (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Berg (Reform UK).