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.
CARMICHAEL CLOSE, WS14 9YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMICHAEL CLOSE, WS14 9YW.
313
45
£ 50,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Five Spires Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Saxon Hill Academy
King Edward VI School
Bridge Short Stay School
Scotch Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Willow & Bell0.4 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Maria Credali0.7 km
- + 10 more
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WS149YW · Data under Open Government Licence