Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WEST BEECHES, WV9 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BEECHES, WV9 5DJ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WV9 5DJ combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£259k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £259k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.

home £259,998 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WV9 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on West Beeches, 0.2km from Coven in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, WV9 5DJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 9.3% 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00150923 (shared with 11 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 5DJ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Terraced

£ 225,000

4 sales · Mean £ 216,248

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

WV9 5DJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE First School

Good129 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Little Village Store0.2 km
  • Aston's Of Coven0.6 km
  • Coven Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Allotment0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

3 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.8 km
  • Coven Village Cafe0.6 km
  • Rainbow Inn0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bilbrook5.2 km
  • Codsall5.6 km
  • Penkridge7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • School Lane0.1 km
  • School Lane0.1 km
  • Greenacres0.2 km