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.
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.
289
47
£ 43,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Little Village Store0.5 km
- Aston's Of Coven0.7 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Allotment0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Anchor Inn1.0 km
- Coven Village Cafe0.7 km
- The Harrows Inn0.8 km
- Rainbow Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Standeford Farm Cafe0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WV95AF · Data under Open Government Licence