Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

LICHFIELD ROAD, WS8 6LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LICHFIELD ROAD, WS8 6LL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WS8 6LL's 70% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WS8 6LL is a safe, established residential area on Lichfield Road, 0.6km from New Town in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Hammerwich with Wall ward and the Lichfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WS8 6LL are sourced from Output Area E00150340 (shared with 31 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 WS8 6LL. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WS8 6LL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good168 pupils1.3 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good227 pupils1.3 km
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.4 km
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Ogley Hay Nursery School

Outstanding88 pupils1.4 km
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St James Primary School

Good215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • HoofBeats Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • Sabrina's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Grasmere Garden Centre0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sankey Working Mens Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shenstone4.7 km
  • Lichfield City6.6 km
  • Lichfield6.7 km