WV9 5DQ is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.3km from Coven 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 5DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 21.2% 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 WV9 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00150924 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, WV9 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, WV9 5DQ.
256
51
£ 43,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WV9 5DQ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £287k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WV9 5DQ. The average age is 51.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WV9 5DQ has low crime rates — 10 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
4 nearby- The Little Village Store0.2 km
- Aston's Of Coven0.2 km
- Coven Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Allotment0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coven Fish Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Anchor Inn0.5 km
- Coven Village Cafe0.2 km
- Three Hammers Bar And Bistro Ltd0.8 km
- Rainbow Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bilbrook5.2 km
- Codsall5.7 km
- Penkridge7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.0 km
- Church Lane0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Brewood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WV95DQ · Data under Open Government Licence