WV9 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Kings Bridge, 0.1km from Green, Lower in Coven. Administratively it sits within Brewood and Coven ward and the South Staffordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WV9, WV9 5BS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k. 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 WV9 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00150920 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS BRIDGE, WV9 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS BRIDGE, WV9 5BS.
439
42
£ 43,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
WV9 5BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £397k, 90% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV9 5BS. The average age is 42.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 322,500
6 sales · Mean £ 339,241
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV9 5BS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Little Village Store0.7 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Allotment0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rainbow Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook5.2 km
- Codsall5.6 km
- Penkridge7.0 km
Bus Stops
- School Lane0.4 km
- School Lane0.4 km
- Greenacres0.5 km
- Sunset Close0.5 km
- Greenacres0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WV95BS · Data under Open Government Licence