WV7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WV7 district covers Albrighton, Perton, Codsall. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WV7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WV7 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 74 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WV7
- Albrighton Primary School & Nursery · WV7 3QS · Standards maintained (2025)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School · WV7 3DS · Remains Good (2024) · Top 34% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Codsall Community High School · WV8 1PQ · Good (2023) · Bottom 49% in England
- Idsall School · TF11 8PD · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- St Regis Church of England Academy · WV6 8XG · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 8% in England
- Aldersley High School · WV8 1RT · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 37% in England
- Smestow Academy · WV3 8HU · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 37% in England
- St Peter's Collegiate Academy · WV3 9DU · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 50% in England
Fee-paying schools in WV7
- Birchfield School · WV7 3AF · Inspected by ISI
- The Gables Learning Centre · WV7 3AG · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in WV7
- Birchfield Prepcare Nursery · WV7 3AF · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- RAFA Kidz Cosford · WV7 3EX
- St Mary's Nursery Group · WV7 3DS · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WV7
- Albrighton Medical Pract · WV7 3DT
Neighbourhoods in WV7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WV7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosford & Albrighton | 96% | £321k | Very low | 12 min |
| Perton & Pattingham | 3% | £285k | Low | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the WV7 postcode?
WV7 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Albrighton, Perton, Codsall, with 204 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WV7?
The typical home price across WV7's neighbourhoods is £321k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WV7?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a WV7 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from WV7?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 74 minutes.