Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

LIGHT ASH CUL DE SAC, WV9 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHT ASH CUL DE SAC, WV9 5AF.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV9 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WV9 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Light Ash Cul De Sac, 0.3km from Coven in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00150921 (shared with 22 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 5AF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

WV9 5AF has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE First School

Good129 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Little Village Store0.5 km
  • Aston's Of Coven0.7 km
  • Coven Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Allotment0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Coven Fish Bar0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Anchor Inn1.0 km
  • Coven Village Cafe0.7 km
  • The Harrows Inn0.8 km
  • Rainbow Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Standeford Farm Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook5.7 km
  • Codsall6.2 km
  • Penkridge6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Light Ash Cul de Sac0.1 km
  • Greenacres0.4 km
  • Sunset Close0.4 km
  • Greenacres0.4 km
  • Sunset Close0.4 km