Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

LINGFIELD DRIVE, WS6 6LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGFIELD DRIVE, WS6 6LS.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WS6 6LS — age 47, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.

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

WS6 6LS is a safe, established residential area on Lingfield Drive, 0.5km from Great Wyrley in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay. Administratively it sits within Great Wyrley Town ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WS6 6LS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS6 6LS are sourced from Output Area E00151025 (shared with 5 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 WS6 6LS. The average age is 47.2. 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 Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 188,500

11 sales · Mean £ 196,363

Terraced

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 221,100

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

WS6 6LS has low crime rates — 22 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime13
Shoplifting11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Moat Hall Primary Academy

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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Glenthorne Community Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Great Wyrley Academy

Good497 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Landywood Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km
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Cheslyn Hay Academy

Good1252 pupils1.6 km
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Cheslyn Hay Primary School

Good409 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Landywood Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Tower View Deals1.0 km
  • Cakes A Daisy0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Andy's Ale House0.2 km
  • Great Wyrley Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Harrisons Sport And Social Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Olde Wyrley Hall0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bombai Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.2 km
  • Wardles Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Wyrley Park Fish Bar0.7 km
  • K \& K Pan Asian Cuisine1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Baked @ No 30.2 km
  • Pipers Cafe1.0 km
  • Quinton Balti0.3 km
  • The Miraj0.3 km
  • Wardles Bakery (Kwik Bites)0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Landywood0.2 km
  • Cannock3.1 km
  • Bloxwich North3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lingfield Drive0.1 km
  • Landywood Rail Station0.3 km
  • Lambourne Close0.3 km
  • Landywood Green0.3 km
  • Anson Road0.3 km