Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

WATLING STREET, WS14 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, WS14 0AW.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WS14 0AW's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £184k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £184k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WS14 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Watling Street, 0.9km from Chesterfield in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Shenstone ward and the Tamworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WS14 0AW is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 WS14 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00150431 (shared with 41 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 WS14 0AW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 166,000

1 sales · Mean £ 166,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 179,964

Detached

£ 262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 262,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WS14 0AW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Cabin @ Manor Farm0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Trooper0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone2.1 km
  • Lichfield City3.4 km
  • Lichfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Butts0.1 km
  • The Butts0.1 km
  • Watling Street0.4 km
  • Watling Street0.4 km