Knowle Lane is in Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS14 9RB 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 Knowle Lane, Lichfield, WS14 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS14 9RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 53.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 9RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 33.5% | 32% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 60% | 55.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9RB this area, 7.6% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 94.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowle Lane was 221.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.4% higher than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowle Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 16th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 303.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-01-30 | £845,087 |
| Berryhill Farm Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000,000 | 2019-07-30 | £12,995,050 |
| 5 Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2016-03-31 | £561,379 |
| 4 Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2014-11-28 | £693,206 |
| Roman Way Knowle Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2014-11-21 | £939,863 |
WS14 9RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Christ Church Lane , WS13 8AY | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Owl | London Road, Lichfield | 148 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | 149 Birmingham Road, Lichfield | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishface | Willow Court, Tamworth Road | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shortbutts Lane SHORTBUTTS LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| King Edward Vi Sports Centre KINGS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 962 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.4% |
| Median download speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.