WS14 9BY is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Close, 0.7km from Knowle Hurst in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Lichfield constituency.
For serious buyers, WS14 9BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k. 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 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00180730 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH CLOSE, WS14 9BY.
515
40
£ 49,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS14 9BY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WS14 9BY combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£476k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS14 9BY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 443,500
4 sales · Mean £ 479,250
Semi-Detached
£ 396,250
2 sales · Mean £ 396,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS14 9BY has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI School
Saxon Hill Academy
Queen's Croft High School
Five Spires Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd0.8 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.4 km
- Lichfield Conservative Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Sefton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fishface0.5 km
- Two Chefs Premier Indian Takeaway0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Station Shop1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
- Shell Little Waitrose0.3 km
- Willow Court Wines0.5 km
- Lichfield Food Bank0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rub Me Tender BBQ0.5 km
- Jake's0.8 km
- Perry's Fine Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield City1.0 km
- Lichfield1.3 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Long Bridge Road0.3 km
- Borrowcop Lane0.3 km
- Borrowcop Lane0.3 km
- Long Bridge Road0.4 km
- Shortbutts Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WS149BY · Data under Open Government Licence