Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

BARN LANE, WV7 3AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN LANE, WV7 3AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV7 3AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WV7 3AW is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

WV7 3AW is a sought-after residential area on Barn Lane, 0.2km from Kingswood Common in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Perton Dippons ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV7, WV7 3AW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00151134 (shared with 8 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 3AW. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WV7 3AW has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kingswood Learning And Leisure0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albrighton2.5 km
  • Codsall3.1 km
  • Bilbrook4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mobile Homes Park0.3 km
  • Park Farm0.3 km
  • Mobile Homes Park0.3 km