Ascot Close, Lichfield, WS14 9XX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS14 9XX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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	48.3%	47.4%	-0.9%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	51.7%	52.6%	0.9%	49.0%	3.6%

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 9XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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	24.3%	23.6%	-0.7%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	63.6%	-0.7%	44.2%	19.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.7%	7%	0.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	3.5%	5%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.1%

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 (88.1%) 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	46%	54%	8.0%	48.4%	5.6%
Good health	40.1%	34.1%	-6.0%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	10.9%	10%	-0.9%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 9XX this area, 5.8% 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 50.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	5.8%	-3.6%	18.2%	-12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	7.7%	-3.3%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	10.4%	-2.1%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	4.6%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	19.2%	5.5%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	48.2%	50.8%	2.6%	33.8%	17.0%
Other	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	96.1%	-2.2%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% 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	98.3%	98.1%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	98.1%	0.4%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	76.7%	17.8%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Ascot Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Close was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Boley Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ascot Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Boley Park and the 10th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

🔎 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WS14 9XX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Ascot Close are based on 26 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 Ascot Close, Lichfield, WS14 9XX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS14 9XX

Average Price
£496,932

Semi-Detached
£487,334

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£499,811

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ascot Close

Average Price
£488,697

Semi-Detached
£474,755

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£492,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ascot CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Ascot Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£489,950	2024-04-12	£532,814
2 Ascot Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-10-27	£547,004
21 Ascot Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2023-05-23	£530,605
2 Ascot Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2021-06-29	£558,647
9 Ascot Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£368,000	2021-06-25	£446,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS14 9XX

Employment

WS14 9XX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS14 9XX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Education	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	19
Financial and insurance activities	13
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	10
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN	3out of 4	520 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN	3out of 4	564 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN	3out of 4	583 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN	3out of 4	768 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Scotch Orchard Primary School Scotch Orchard , WS13 6DE	3out of 4	1,078 yd	Academy converter	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	946 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB	2out of 4	1,445 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW	3out of 4	3,083 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE	3out of 4	758 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ	3out of 4	1,433 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH	- not rated	1,513 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Insomnia Cafe	1 Boley Park Shopping Centre, Ryknild Street	314 yd
Costa Coffee @ Tesco	Church Street, Lichfield	948 yd
KFC	4 - 6 Gresley Row, Lichfield	1,043 yd
Lee Garden Restaurant	50 Tamworth Street, Lichfield	1,048 yd
Pizza By Goli	63 Tamworth Street, Lichfield	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Turnpike	6 Ryknild Street, Lichfield		380 yd
Duke Of York	23-25 Greenhill, Lichfield		994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Stores Ltd	Church Street, Lichfield	948 yd
Papa Johns	46 Birmingham Road, Lichfield	994 yd
Golden Wok	67 Tamworth Street, Lichfield	1,060 yd
Paprika Indian Takeaway	65 Tamworth Street, Lichfield	1,065 yd
QTea House	44 Bakers Lane, Lichfield	1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central England Co-operative	1 Boley Park Shopping Centre, Ryknild Street	314 yd
Aldi	Church Street, Lichfield	812 yd
Tesco	Church Street, Lichfield	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lichfield Health & Fitness Club LORNE HOUSE LORNE HOUSE ROTTEN ROW	health and fitness suite	632 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School CHERRY ORCHARD	grass pitches	673 yd
St Chads Ce Primary School ST. MICHAEL ROAD	grass pitches	861 yd
King Edward Vi Sports Centre KINGS HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, squash courts	983 yd
King Edward Vi School UPPER ST. JOHN STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,013 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	57 Mbit/s
Average download speed	118.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WS14 9XX