Codsall facts for kids
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Clockwise from top: Codsall District Centre, Parish Church, Railway Station, The Bull Inn Pub and Bentlands |
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 Codsall
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| Population | 7,582 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ870032 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode district | WV8 |
| Dialling code | 01902 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Codsall is a village in Staffordshire, England. It's located about 5 miles northwest of Wolverhampton and 13 miles east-southeast of Telford. Codsall is very close to Wolverhampton, almost touching it, and forms part of the border between Staffordshire and the West Midlands County.
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History of Codsall
In 1086, a very old book called the Domesday Book recorded six people living in Codsall. These were likely the heads of families, so the total population was probably a bit larger. Experts who study place names believe "Codsall" comes from an old English phrase, "Cod's Halh." This means a "nook of land" that belonged to a man named Cod.
The oldest building in the village is the Church of St. Nicholas. It has a special doorway from the 11th century, which is very old! For hundreds of years, the area around the church was the center of village life. There was a windmill, a village pond, a place where metal was shaped (a forge), a bakery, and a pub. Farming was the main way people made a living. You can still see signs of old farming methods, like long, narrow fields, near the church.
Things started to change when the Codsall railway station opened in 1849. The station became the new busy center of the village. It had areas for goods, coal, and even pens for cattle. New buildings were built along Station Road, including large houses for rich business people from Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
Later, the main activity moved again, this time to the crossroads, which people call "The Square." This area became even more important after 1900 when a large plant nursery expanded there. With new public transport like buses, electricity, and better sewage systems in the 1920s, Codsall changed from a farming village to a place where people lived but worked in nearby towns. This led to new housing areas, schools, and better roads.
Codsall Today
Codsall has grown a lot since World War II. It's now the largest of three nearby villages, including Bilbrook and Oaken. The main offices for South Staffordshire District Council are located here. Codsall is also "twinned" with a town in France called Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin. This means they have a special friendship and often visit each other.
The village has a cricket club called Codsall Cricket Club (Codsall CC), which started in 1897. There's also a golf course called The Ledene. Codsall Community High School has a special Football Academy for its older students.
You can find many shops in Codsall. The main shopping area is around The Square, where you can find different stores. Another shopping area is near Birches Bridge, which has a branch of The Co-operative Food supermarket.
Even though Codsall isn't part of the city of Wolverhampton, it's very close. Codsall and other nearby villages like Perton and Wombourne form a group of built-up areas around the West Midlands County.
Education in Codsall
Codsall Community High School first opened in 1940. It was the only secondary school in the area. In 1969, it became Codsall Comprehensive School. Now, the school teaches students aged 13 to 18.
Codsall Community High School works with three "feeder" middle schools: Codsall Middle School, Bilbrook Middle School, and Perton Middle School. These schools teach students aged 9 to 13. There are also three first schools for younger children, aged 5 to 9: Lane Green First School, St. Nicholas' C of E, and Birches First School. St Christopher's Roman Catholic Primary School is the only primary school in the area.
In 2013, education inspectors (Ofsted) said Codsall Community High School was a "good" school.
Places to Eat and Socialise
Codsall has several pubs and clubs. The oldest pub is The Crown Joules, located in Codsall Square. It used to be called The Crown. Also in Codsall Square is The Bull, another traditional old pub.
There are also two social clubs: the Codsall Legionnaires club (known as 'the Legion') and The Firs (which used to be the Codsall Conservative Club).
Local Events
The first Codsall Beer Festival happened in 2015 at Codsall village hall. It offered many different beers and ciders, fruit wines, and live music from local artists. The money raised went to local charities and a volunteer group that helps look after green spaces in Codsall. The festival has continued to be held each year.
Twin Town
Codsall and Bilbrook have a special friendship with:
Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin, a town near Orléans, France.
Famous People from Codsall
Many interesting people have connections to Codsall:
- Sir George Farwell (1845–1915) was an English judge born in Codsall.
- Peter Broadbent (1933–2013) was a famous footballer for Wolverhampton Wanderers and played for England.
- Don Homfray (1935–2012) was a BAFTA-winning production designer for the BBC, born in Codsall.
- Jim Lea (born 1949) is a musician and was a member of the band Slade. He went to school in Codsall.
- Jacqui Oatley MBE is a well-known English sports broadcaster who grew up in Codsall.
- Geoff Palmer (born 1954) played over 400 games for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He now lives in Codsall.
- William Regal, whose real name is Darren Kenneth Matthews (born 1968), is a retired professional wrestler born in Codsall.
- Christopher Sadler (born 1970) is a British animator, director, and writer who went to school in Codsall.
- Sir Charles Wheeler (1892–1974) was a famous British sculptor and president of the Royal Academy. He was born in Codsall.
Transport in Codsall
Codsall has its own railway station on the Shrewsbury-Wolverhampton Line. You can catch trains to places like Shrewsbury, Telford, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham.
The village also has regular bus services to Wolverhampton. Banga Bus Services run a service during the week, and Chaserider provides evening and Sunday services.
See also
In Spanish: Codsall para niños
