WS14 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.4km from Muckley Corner in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Shenstone ward and the Tamworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WS14 0BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WS14 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00150431 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSALL ROAD, WS14 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, WS14 0BU.
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£ 53,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS14 0BU's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS14 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,500
2 sales · Mean £ 158,500
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
WS14 0BU has low crime rates — 11 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coppers End Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Boat Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shenstone3.2 km
- Lichfield City4.9 km
- Lichfield5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Watling Street0.0 km
- Watling Street0.1 km
- Boat Lane0.3 km
- Hall Lane0.3 km
- Hall Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS140BU · Data under Open Government Licence