Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AD.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WV9 5AD's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £267k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £267k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WV9 5AD is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.3km from Coven in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV9 5AD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k. 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 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00150922 (shared with 7 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 WV9 5AD. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

WV9 5AD has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE First School

Good129 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Little Village Store0.4 km
  • Aston's Of Coven0.8 km
  • Coven Pharmacy0.5 km
  • The Allotment0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Coven Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Coven Village Cafe0.8 km
  • The Harrows Inn0.8 km
  • Rainbow Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Standeford Farm Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook5.5 km
  • Codsall5.9 km
  • Penkridge6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenacres0.2 km
  • Sunset Close0.2 km
  • Greenacres0.2 km
  • Sunset Close0.2 km
  • School Lane0.3 km