WV9 is a postcode district in South Staffordshire, West Midlands, covering 186 active and 47 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WV9 (17%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WV9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WV9 are around £207k, down 15.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WV9 at 175 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WV9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands
WV9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WV9 postcode area.
groups
Population6,691
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Avg Age44
payments
Avg Income£ 38,880 /yr
work
Employed50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
8/10favoriteHealth
5/10workEmployment
7/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV9 spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £207k. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
home £207,200 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%
Economic Activity
50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences455
Shoplifting129
Anti-social behaviour122
Vehicle crime95
Criminal damage and arson90
school Local Schools
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St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Requires Improvement238 pupils
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St Paul's CofE First School
Good129 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Coven Village Cafe
- Rainbow Inn
- Fordhouses Cricket Club
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Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Midcounties Co-operative
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd
- Cargill Meats Europe
- Compass Group At JLR EMC
- Moog Controls Ltd
- Old Tree Nursery
- + 3 more
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Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aston's Of Coven
- Coven Pharmacy
- The Allotment
- The Little Village Store
- Martin's
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: WV9 · Data under Open Government Licence