Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, WV9 5AN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WV9 5AN spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV9 5AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Lane, 0.3km from Standeford in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV9, WV9 5AN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00150910 (shared with 15 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 5AN. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 339,000

8 sales · Mean £ 344,500

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

WV9 5AN has low crime rates — 15 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE First School

Good129 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coven Pharmacy1.0 km
  • The Allotment0.9 km
  • The Little Village Store0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Standeford Farm Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Coven Fish Bar1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Harrows Inn0.4 km
  • Rainbow Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook5.9 km
  • Codsall6.3 km
  • Penkridge6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Harrows Inn0.2 km
  • School Lane0.2 km
  • Old Stafford Road0.2 km
  • Sunset Close0.2 km
  • Sunset Close0.3 km