Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

PORT LANE, WV9 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORT LANE, WV9 5BE.

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

317

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Avg Age

49

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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: WV9 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WV9 5BE — age 49, 81% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BE is a mixed residential area on Port Lane, 0.8km from Gunstone in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00150919 (shared with 18 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 5BE. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall2.8 km
  • Bilbrook2.9 km
  • Albrighton6.1 km