Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

OAKEN LAWN, WV7 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKEN LAWN, WV7 3AL.

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Population

488

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV7 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WV7 3AL is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

WV7 3AL is a well-regarded residential area on Oaken Lawn, 0.8km from Kingswood Common in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Codsall South ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV7 3AL is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 WV7 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00150970 (shared with 24 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 WV7 3AL. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kingswood Learning And Leisure1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oaken Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall2.3 km
  • Albrighton2.6 km
  • Bilbrook3.3 km