Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

MELROSE COTTAGES, WS14 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE COTTAGES, WS14 0BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

471

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WS14 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £193k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS14 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Melrose Cottages, 0.3km from Muckley Corner in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Shenstone ward and the Tamworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS14, WS14 0BN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WS14 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00150431 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS14 0BN. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 193,000

1 sales · Mean £ 193,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WS14 0BN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Coppers End Guest House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Boat Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone3.2 km
  • Lichfield City4.9 km
  • Lichfield5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Watling Street0.1 km
  • Watling Street0.2 km
  • Hall Lane0.3 km
  • Hall Lane0.3 km
  • Boat Lane0.4 km