Median sold price in WV8, last 5 years
£275,000
Strong sample. Based on 1,096 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Built from 286 matched postcode rows within the postcode area WV8, with best-fit area context in South Staffordshire.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WV8 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
WV8 currently groups 286 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in South Staffordshire. Aggregate median sold price reads at £275,000 across 1,096 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 79.2% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.4% and 5G reaches 48.5% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 286 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 23 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 79.2%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 13 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 286Live postcode rows grouped under WV8
- Median sold price in WV8, last 5 years £275,000Based on 1,096 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area South StaffordshireUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 13 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in WV8, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 1,096 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 79.2%Gigabit availability is 79.2%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.1%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.4%, with 5G at 48.5% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched South Staffordshire in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
13 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
729 mapped stopsSouth Staffordshire currently links 729 mapped transport stops, including 12 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside WV8.
Local business
Score 100/100South Staffordshire currently links 302 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 97 nightlife, 92 food and drink, 52 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with WV8 2BH, South Staffordshire and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
WV8 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Nightlife
97 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (93), bar (4).
Amenity group
Food and drink
92 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (37), fast food (29), cafe (26).
Amenity group
Grocery
52 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (34), butcher (7), supermarket (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (20), beauty (4).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
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WV8 2BH
WV8 2BH, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1FN
WV8 1FN, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1FP
WV8 1FP, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1FQ
WV8 1FQ, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1FL
WV8 1FL, South Staffordshire
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WV8 2HG
WV8 2HG, South Staffordshire
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WV8 2BW
WV8 2BW, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1FT
WV8 1FT, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1GE
WV8 1GE, South Staffordshire
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WV8 1GF
WV8 1GF, South Staffordshire
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
Birches First School
Primary option in WV8 2JG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Dovecotes Primary School
Primary option in WV8 1TX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lane Green First School
Primary option in WV8 1EU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WV8 2BH 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 WV8.
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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 WV8 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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