POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WV14 8YS postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 78.9%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 39 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 06 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £165,000Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 78.9%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 39 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 78.9%, with 78.9% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
10 within 400mWV14 8YS links 10 transport stops within 400m and 58 within 800m. 10 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Steven Drive (BCT) at about 134m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Coseley Rail Station at about 1,003m.
Local business
18 within 1200mWV14 8YS currently links 18 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 8 nightlife, 4 grocery, 2 food and drink. The closest mapped place is The Talbot at about 603m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,031 online job adverts observedSandwell local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,023 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WV14 8YS in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
39 nearby school rows39 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WV14 8YS. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 10WV14 8YS has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 10 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 132, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 27 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£165,000
Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WV14 8YS, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (7), bar (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (3), convenience (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Talbot
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The White House
Pub in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
Evawhite Windows
Diy in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Tilted Barrel
Bar at 33, High Street.
Grocery
Asda
Supermarket at Daisy Street, Coseley.
Food and drink
Lo's Garden
Fast Food at 124, High Street.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Primary option in WV14 0HU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bramford Primary School
Primary option in WV14 9TU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary option in WV14 8YB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WV14 8YS before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WV14 8YS.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WV14 8YS with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WV14 8YS.
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Ask vetted agents
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