Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

CARMICHAEL CLOSE, WS14 9YW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMICHAEL CLOSE, WS14 9YW.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS14 9YW 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WS14 9YW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 36.9% year-on-year.

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

WS14 9YW is a sought-after residential area on Carmichael Close, 0.5km from Boley Park in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Boley Park ward and the Lichfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS14, WS14 9YW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, up 36.9% 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 WS14 9YW are sourced from Output Area E00150223 (shared with 6 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 9YW. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 431,014

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

WS14 9YW has low crime rates — 16 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9
Vehicle crime7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Five Spires Academy

Good224 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

Good0.4 km
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St Chad's CofE Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Saxon Hill Academy

Good121 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI School

Good1545 pupils0.9 km
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Bridge Short Stay School

Good22 pupils0.9 km
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Scotch Orchard Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Willow & Bell0.4 km
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Maria Credali0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd0.9 km
  • Duke Of York0.8 km
  • Beerbohm1.0 km
  • The Acorn Inn1.0 km
  • The Pig1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Tesco0.7 km
  • Dubberley Delicious1.0 km
  • Lee Garden Restaurant0.8 km
  • Little Green Frog Cafe1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Crave0.9 km
  • Golden Wok0.8 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • The Lombard0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield City0.9 km
  • Lichfield1.0 km
  • Lichfield Trent Valley1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Henderson Close0.0 km
  • Henderson Close0.0 km
  • Ascot Close0.2 km
  • Ascot Close0.2 km
  • Hawksmoor Drive0.2 km