WV9 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.3km from Cinderhill 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 70.6% year-on-year. 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00150921 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AJ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates WV9 5AJ — age 47, 50% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £290k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 70.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV9 5AJ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
3 sales · Mean £ 209,333
Terraced
£ 308,000
1 sales · Mean £ 308,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV9 5AJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Store0.6 km
- Aston's Of Coven0.9 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Allotment0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Coven Village Cafe0.9 km
- The Harrows Inn0.7 km
- Rainbow Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Standeford Farm Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook5.6 km
- Codsall6.0 km
- Penkridge6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sunset Close0.1 km
- Sunset Close0.1 km
- Light Ash Cul de Sac0.3 km
- Greenacres0.3 km
- Greenacres0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WV95AJ · Data under Open Government Licence