Area Information for Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY

Summary Back to Top

Wilkes Road in Codsall is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Codsall ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Kingswinford and South Staffordshire. This page combines information for the address Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WV8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority South Staffordshire
Ward Codsall
Constituency Kingswinford and South Staffordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 36
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 48
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 131
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 26
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 64
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 128

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 46
Two People 44
Three People 28
Four People 8
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 131

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 81
Other Household 4
Total 130

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 51
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 131

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Kingswinford and South Staffordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 43% male.

Gender
Male 120
Female 157
Total 277

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 19
5-9 29
10-14 17
15-19 12
20-24 7
25-29 19
30-34 12
35-39 33
40-44 18
45-49 12
50-54 21
55-59 16
60-64 16
65-69 10
70-74 13
75-79 9
80-84 4
85+ 14
Total 281

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WV8 1RY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 80
Married 77
Separated 9
Divorced 27
Widowed 14
Total 207

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 107
Good 95
Fair 53
Bad 23
Very Bad 1
Total 279

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 35
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Total 208

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 260
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Other Asian 1
Other 3
Total 277

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 271
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 2
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 277

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 271
10+ Years 3
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 277

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WV8 1RY.

Passport(s) Held
None 91
United Kingdom 183
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 110
Christian 154
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 9
Total 278

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Codsall ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 20% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 56
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 7
Total 207

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 9
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 21
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 112

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 8
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 17
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 46
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 9
Total 206

Policing and Crime (10) Back to Top

Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY is within the Codsall & Bilbrook policing neighbourhood, under the Staffordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 10 crimes were reported within half a mile of WV8 1RY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 10 crimes committed near Wilkes Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Codsall & Bilbrook
Wolverhampton Road
Cannock
WS11 1AW
Force Website: http://www.staffordshire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Codsall. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WV8 1RY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest railway station is Codsall, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Codsall 240 yards
Bilbrook 0.7 miles
Albrighton 2.9 miles
Wolverhampton 4.4 miles
Cosford 4.6 miles
Penkridge 7.4 miles
Coseley 7.5 miles
Bloxwich North 7.6 miles
Shifnal 7.6 miles
Landywood 7.8 miles
Bloxwich 8 miles
Cannock 8.5 miles
Tipton 8.9 miles
Walsall 9.6 miles
Dudley Port 9.6 miles
Bescot Stadium 9.9 miles
Hednesford 11 miles
Telford Central 11 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 11 miles
Oakengates 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is St Nicholas Church of England First School, approximately 410 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Nicholas Church of England First School 410 yards
    
St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy 0.6 miles
    
Lane Green First School 0.8 miles
    
Birches First School 1.2 miles
    
Palmers Cross Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Dovecotes Primary School 2 miles
    
Perton First School 2.1 miles
    
Woodthorne Primary School 2.3 miles
    
Perton Primary Academy 2.3 miles
    
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School 2.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is Codsall Middle School, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Codsall Middle School 760 yards
    
Codsall Community High School 0.6 miles
    
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School 0.8 miles
    
Aldersley High School 1.8 miles
    
Perton Middle School 2.2 miles
    
St Regis Church of England Academy 2.2 miles
    
Ormiston NEW Academy 2.7 miles
    
Evergreen Academy 2.8 miles
    
St Edmund's Catholic Academy 3.1 miles
    
Wolverhampton Girls' High School 3.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is Russell House Surgery, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is Coven Dental Surgery, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is Nuffield Health, Wolverhampton Hospital, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wilkes Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RY. The nearest is Flint & Partners, approximately 180 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WV8 1RY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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