Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY.

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Population

515

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS14 9BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WS14 9BY combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£476k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 9BY is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Close, 0.7km from Knowle Hurst in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Lichfield constituency.

For serious buyers, WS14 9BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k. 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 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00180730 (shared with 9 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 9BY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 443,500

4 sales · Mean £ 479,250

Semi-Detached

£ 396,250

2 sales · Mean £ 396,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS14 9BY has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order18
Vehicle crime13
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI School

Good1545 pupils0.6 km
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Saxon Hill Academy

Good121 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Croft High School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Five Spires Academy

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School

Good418 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd0.8 km
  • Duke Of Wellington0.4 km
  • Lichfield Conservative Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Sefton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fishface0.5 km
  • Two Chefs Premier Indian Takeaway0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Station Shop1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose0.3 km
  • Willow Court Wines0.5 km
  • Lichfield Food Bank0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rub Me Tender BBQ0.5 km
  • Jake's0.8 km
  • Perry's Fine Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield City1.0 km
  • Lichfield1.3 km
  • Lichfield Trent Valley2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Bridge Road0.3 km
  • Borrowcop Lane0.3 km
  • Borrowcop Lane0.3 km
  • Long Bridge Road0.4 km
  • Shortbutts Lane0.4 km