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WS14 9 area guide

Who lives in WS14 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Lichfield
Region
West Midlands
Population
18,612 (2024)
At a glance

What WS14 9 is like

The WS14 9 postcode sector in Lichfield covers 338 live postcodes and is home to about 18,612 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 78.3% of households own their home, 14.3% rent privately and 6.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 55.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in WS14 9 sold for a median of £389,975 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WS14 9 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.6/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
5/ 10

Around the middle — 21.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£389,975

Median over 146 sales in WS14 9, +2.4% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.3/ 10

Very good — 3 stations within a mile, 14 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in WS14 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£62,576

Average a year, before tax — higher than 72% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.6 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    An older population

    23.8% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  3. 03
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 14 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in WS14 9 are 101% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WS14 9 FAQs

01
Is WS14 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 21.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.3 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in WS14 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £389,975.

Homes in WS14 9 sold for a median of £389,975 across 146 sales in the year to August 2026, +2.4% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WS14 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 21.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around WS14 9, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.
04
Who lives in WS14 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.4% of residents. 78.3% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (49.6%).
05
Which council covers WS14 9?

WS14 9 is in Lichfield.

WS14 9 is in Lichfield, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WS14 9?

Connectivity scores 6.3 out of 10.

There are 14 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.3 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Lichfield Trent Valley HL Rail Station, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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