WS14 9DX is a safe, established residential area on Upper St John Street, 0.6km from Lichfield in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Lichfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS14 9DX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.
Census 2021 statistics for WS14 9DX are sourced from Output Area E00150419 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER ST JOHN STREET, WS14 9DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER ST JOHN STREET, WS14 9DX.
236
46
£ 49,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, WS14 9DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS14 9DX. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 177,500
8 sales · Mean £ 194,375
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
2 sales · Mean £ 107,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS14 9DX has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI School
Queen's Croft High School
Saxon Hill Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Five Spires Academy
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Willow Court Wines0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- The Cheese Cavern0.6 km
- Truly Scrumptious0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd0.1 km
- Brewhouse & Kitchen0.5 km
- Duke Of York0.7 km
- Paradise0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Rub Me Tender BBQ0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Costa Coffee @ Tesco0.7 km
- Dubberley Delicious0.6 km
- Eastern Eye0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Crave0.7 km
- Golden Wok0.7 km
- Karib Kitchen0.6 km
- Lunch At Loafers0.6 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lichfield City Centre Premier Inn0.6 km
- St Johns House B & B0.3 km
- The George Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield City0.2 km
- Lichfield0.6 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Orchard0.0 km
- Cherry Orchard0.1 km
- Lichfield City Rail Station0.2 km
- Lichfield City Rail Station0.2 km
- Lichfield City Railway Station0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WS149DX · Data under Open Government Licence