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WV14 8 area guide

Who lives in WV14 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Dudley
Region
West Midlands
Population
25,064 (2024)
At a glance

What WV14 8 is like

The WV14 8 postcode sector in Dudley covers 296 live postcodes and is home to about 25,064 people across 13 census neighbourhoods. 53.1% of households own their home, 12.6% rent privately and 33.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 52.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WV14 8 sold for a median of £206,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WV14 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.8/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 46.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£206,500

Median over 83 sales in WV14 8, +3.2% on the year before.

TransportMore
8.0/ 10

Excellent — 4 stations within a mile, 56 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
89%

of 9 rated schools in WV14 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£42,534

Average a year, before tax — higher than 18% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    46.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    33.6% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    4 stations within a mile and 56 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Few private renters

    Only 12.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

WV14 8 FAQs

01
Is WV14 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 46.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 89% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in WV14 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £206,500.

Homes in WV14 8 sold for a median of £206,500 across 83 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WV14 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 46.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around WV14 8, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in WV14 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 7.6% of residents. 53.1% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (50.1%).
05
Which council covers WV14 8?

WV14 8 is in Dudley.

WV14 8 is in Dudley, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WV14 8?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 56 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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