Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

BARNFIELD CLOSE, WS14 9DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNFIELD CLOSE, WS14 9DR.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WS14 9DR has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WS14 9DR is a safe, established residential area on Barnfield Close, 0.6km from Lichfield in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Lichfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WS14 9DR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WS14 9DR are sourced from Output Area E00150419 (shared with 9 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 9DR. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

WS14 9DR has low crime rates — 45 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime23
Public order18
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Queen's Croft High School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI School

Good1545 pupils0.3 km
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Saxon Hill Academy

Good121 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Five Spires Academy

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's CofE Primary School

Good1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School

Good418 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Willow Court Wines0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • The Cheese Cavern0.6 km
  • Truly Scrumptious0.7 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
  • Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd0.1 km
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Duke Of York0.7 km
  • Paradise0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Rub Me Tender BBQ0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Tesco0.8 km
  • Dubberley Delicious0.7 km
  • Eastern Eye0.6 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Crave0.7 km
  • Golden Wok0.7 km
  • Karib Kitchen0.6 km
  • Lunch At Loafers0.6 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lichfield City Centre Premier Inn0.6 km
  • St Johns House B & B0.4 km
  • The George Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield City0.3 km
  • Lichfield0.6 km
  • Lichfield Trent Valley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Orchard0.1 km
  • Cherry Orchard0.1 km
  • Lichfield City Rail Station0.3 km
  • Lichfield City Rail Station0.3 km
  • Lichfield City Railway Station0.3 km