Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WV9 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WV9 5AY.

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

241

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WV9 5AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WV9 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Coven in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WV9 5AY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00150908 (shared with 5 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 5AY. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WV9 5AY has low crime rates — 8 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE First School

Good129 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Little Village Store0.3 km
  • Aston's Of Coven0.3 km
  • Coven Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Allotment0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Coven Fish Bar0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Coven Village Cafe0.3 km
  • Three Hammers Bar And Bistro Ltd0.8 km
  • Rainbow Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook4.9 km
  • Codsall5.4 km
  • Wolverhampton7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.2 km
  • Church Lane0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Brewood Road0.4 km