Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

PORT LANE, WV9 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORT LANE, WV9 5BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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: WV9 5BH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WV9 5BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WV9 5BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Port Lane in South Staffordshire. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, WV9 5BH represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WV9 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00150919 (shared with 18 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 WV9 5BH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 176,250

2 sales · Mean £ 176,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WV9 5BH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Brewood Middle CofE Academy

Good444 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary and St Chad CofE First School

Good151 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Codsall4.2 km
  • Bilbrook4.4 km
  • Albrighton6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Giffards Cross Lodge0.4 km