Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, WS14 9FD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS14 9FD is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	46.7%	-4.0%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	49.3%	53.3%	4.0%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WS14 9FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.8%	27%	-5.8%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	56.8%	1.7%	44.2%	12.6%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.9%	10.1%	3.2%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	3.1%	4.8%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	61%	60.4%	-0.6%	48.4%	12.0%
Good health	30.3%	27.8%	-2.5%	33.6%	-5.8%
Fair health	7.4%	9.3%	1.9%	12.7%	-3.4%
Bad health	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around WS14 9FD this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	8.9%	-1.5%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	5.3%	-4.1%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.4%	-4.2%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	16.2%	6.0%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	50.3%	55.4%	5.1%	33.8%	21.6%
Other	3.1%	1%	-2.1%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	96.2%	93%	-3.2%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	94.3%	95.9%	1.6%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	96.1%	2.3%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	1.1%	3.1%	2.0%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.2%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.6%	76.7%	15.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Trafalgar Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Way was 52.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Trafalgar Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 134th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WS14 9FD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Trafalgar Way are based on 157 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lichfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, WS14 9FD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS14 9FD

Average Price
£404,888

Semi-Detached
£348,287

Terraced
£326,016

Detached
£485,633

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,845

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Trafalgar Way

Average Price
£358,115

Semi-Detached
£347,839

Terraced
£337,368

Detached
£477,865

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,818

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Trafalgar WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-03-31	£346,402
9 Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-02-25	£423,401
42 Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-06-14	£363,697
43 Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-01-12	£337,464
24 Trafalgar Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2023-12-18	£296,031

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS14 9FD

Employment

WS14 9FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	164
Retired	88
Self-Employed	41
Part-Time Employee	39
Student (economically inactive)	29
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Education	62
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	52
Professional, scientific and technical activities	32
Manufacturing	31
Human health and social work activities	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Construction	22
Administrative and support service activities	18
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Other	16
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	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	1,151 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN	3out of 4	1,154 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Christ Church Lane , WS13 8AY	3out of 4	1,272 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN	3out of 4	1,766 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	646 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB	2out of 4	2,114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW	3out of 4	2,818 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ	3out of 4	414 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE	3out of 4	842 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH	- not rated	1,517 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW	3out of 4	1,797 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL	- not rated	2,430 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rub Me Tender BBQ	Unit 4, Shires Industrial Estate	325 yd
Perry's Fine Foods	12 Mary Slater Road, Lichfield	636 yd
Ruby Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway	27 - 29 St John Street, Lichfield	963 yd
Jannat	21 St John Street, Lichfield	989 yd
Wade Street Church	Frog Lane, Lichfield	993 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke Of Wellington	149 Birmingham Road, Lichfield	223 yd
Lichfield Conservative Club	85 Birmingham Road, Lichfield	496 yd
Bitter-Suite Micropub Ltd	Bridge House, 55 Upper St John Street	666 yd
The Bowling Green	Friary Road, Lichfield	822 yd
The Owl	London Road, Lichfield	909 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Two Chefs Premier Indian Takeaway	77 Upper St John Street, Lichfield	648 yd
Fishface	Willow Court, Tamworth Road	707 yd
Sefton Fish Bar	50 Upper St John Street, Lichfield	756 yd
Sushi Daily @ Waitrose	Stonneyland Drive, Lichfield	996 yd
Angel House	15 St John Street, Lichfield	1,013 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Stonneyland Drive, Lichfield		996 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shortbutts Lane SHORTBUTTS LANE	grass pitches	225 yd
King Edward Vi School UPPER ST. JOHN STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	578 yd
King Edward Vi Sports Centre KINGS HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, squash courts	628 yd
Queen'S Croft High School BIRMINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	680 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	328.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	328.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.95 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS14 9FD