School Lane is in Coven, Wolverhampton and in South Staffordshire district. WV9 5AJ is located in the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Staffordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Coven, Wolverhampton, WV9 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WV9 5AQ, WV9 5AH, WV9 5AG, WV9 5AD, WV9 5AE, WV9 5DS, WV9 5DY, WV9 5DX, WV9 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WV9 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 23% | 29.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 41.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 WV9 5AJ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 28.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.1% | 97.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.1% higher than the Brewood, Coven & Blymhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
School Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brewood, Coven & Blymhill and the 27th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 School Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-11-08 | £318,166 |
| 67 School Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-03-19 | £365,836 |
| 57 School Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-03-27 | £230,501 |
| 34 School Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-06-30 | £267,979 |
| 63 School Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-07-30 | £264,945 |
WV9 5AJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WV9 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE First School School Lane , Coven WV9 5AD | - not rated | 333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Chad CofE First School Newport Street , Brewood ST19 9DT | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Wharf Lane , Brewood ST19 9BG | 3out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havergal CofE (C) Primary School School Lane , Shareshill WV10 7LE | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Academy The Avenue , Featherstone WV10 7AS | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston Campus , ST19 5PH | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston NEW Academy Marsh Lane , Fordhouses WV10 6SE | 2out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Middle CofE Academy School Road , Brewood ST19 9DS | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Bilbrook Road , Codsall WV8 1EU | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Dominic's Grammar School Bargate Street , Brewood ST19 9BA | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education The Old School House , Watling Street ST19 5PR | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Inn | Brewood Road, Coven | 564 yd | |
| Coven Village Cafe | Coven Farm, 6 Brewood Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coven Fish Bar | 23 Brewood Road, Coven | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 29 Brewood Road, Coven | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coven Playing Fields PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 204 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.