WV9 5AA is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.2km from Coven in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV9, WV9 5AA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 WV9 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00150924 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AA.
256
51
£ 43,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV9 5AA combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£283k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV9 5AA. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,975
6 sales · Mean £ 250,908
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV9 5AA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Little Village Store0.2 km
- Aston's Of Coven0.6 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Allotment0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor Inn0.9 km
- Coven Village Cafe0.6 km
- Rainbow Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook5.3 km
- Codsall5.7 km
- Penkridge7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Greenacres0.0 km
- Greenacres0.0 km
- School Lane0.1 km
- School Lane0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WV95AA · Data under Open Government Licence