Elm Gardens is in Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS14 9AH is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Gardens, Lichfield, WS14 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS14 9AQ, WS14 9BN, WS14 9AS, WS14 9AB, WS14 9RF, WS14 9GS, WS14 9AJ, WS14 9GR, WS14 9GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS14 9AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 36.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 44.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 52.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 94.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Gardens was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 128th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Elm Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-09 | £320,589 |
| 14 Elm Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-03-09 | £336,598 |
| 26 Elm Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-13 | £384,207 |
| 18 Elm Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2021-11-11 | £345,506 |
| 3 Elm Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-21 | £385,722 |
WS14 9AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Education | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotch Orchard Primary School Scotch Orchard , WS13 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 4 - 6 Gresley Row, Lichfield | 472 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 43 Bakers Lane, Lichfield | 487 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 3 - 5 Gresley Row, Lichfield | 501 yd | |
| Wade Street Church | Frog Lane, Lichfield | 521 yd | |
| Starbucks | 26 Bakers Lane, Lichfield | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd | Bridge House, 55 Upper St John Street | 371 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 23-25 Greenhill, Lichfield | 552 yd | |
| The Spiritualist | 25 St John Street, Lichfield | 588 yd | |
| 55 Wade Street | Lichfield, Staffordshire | 591 yd | |
| The Acorn Inn | 16 - 18 Tamworth Street, Lichfield | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Chefs Premier Indian Takeaway | 77 Upper St John Street, Lichfield | 371 yd | |
| Sefton Fish Bar | 50 Upper St John Street, Lichfield | 454 yd | |
| QTea House | 44 Bakers Lane, Lichfield | 455 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 46 Birmingham Road, Lichfield | 521 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 67 Tamworth Street, Lichfield | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Church Street, Lichfield | 593 yd | |
| Aldi | Church Street, Lichfield | 622 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 Market Street, Lichfield | 752 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 1 Boley Park Shopping Centre, Ryknild Street | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School CHERRY ORCHARD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| King Edward Vi School UPPER ST. JOHN STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Lichfield Health & Fitness Club LORNE HOUSE LORNE HOUSE ROTTEN ROW | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sports Centre KINGS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 516 yd |
| Queen'S Croft High School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Shortbutts Lane SHORTBUTTS LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St Chads Ce Primary School ST. MICHAEL ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Beacon Park TENNIS 56M FROM 1 ANDREWS HOUSE, LOWER SANDFORD STREET 59M FROM SWAN ROAD TENNIS 56M FROM 1 ANDREWS HOUSE, LOWER SANDFORD STREET 59M FROM SWAN ROAD CYCLEWAY FROM BIRD STREET TO A51 WESTERN BYPASS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.