walsall WS14 Postcodes
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Walsall (WS14)
The WS14 postcode area is located in the Walsall postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 806 individual postcodes.
There are 37 electoral wards in the WS14 postcode area, including Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley, Walsall, Wednesbury which come under the local authority of the Lichfield Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in WS14 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WS14 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
WS14 is a postcode in the Walsall district located in the West Midlands, central England. The postcode area is generally covered by the WS12, WS13 and WS15 postcodes, which together make up the WS postcode area. The postcode covers an area to the east of Walsall, including parts of the villages of Kenyh, Wood Lane and Burntwood and certain parts of Hednesford, including Rawnsley and Norton Canes.
The postcode is home to a number of services, recreational activities and amenities. Most importantly it is home to Walsall College, which provides Further and Higher Education courses to communities around the area. There are also a handful of schools in the area offering children ages 4-14 a diverse education. There are a number of restaurants, supermarkets, retail outlets and leisure centres dotted around the area.
Transport links are also prevalent with the A4148 Bissell Street heading south east towards Chase Terrace and the A5190 heading north east towards Cannock and Wolverhampton. What's more, Lichfield City railway station is within the postcode areaboundary.
The postcode area is culturally diverse and has a mixture of businesses, parks and churches. St James' Church in Burntwood is a popular attraction, as is the Wood End Community Centre which offers charities and organisations activities along with the opportunity to rent the premises out for events. Art and performance events are also popular in the postcode, particularly those held at the New Art Gallery Walsall.
The area has a low crime rate and there is a rural feel throughout much of it due to the varied nature of the postcode. Historically there have been issues with traffic and congestion due to the number of people who live in the postcode but local authorities have worked hard to control and regulate numbers. Despite this, the area remains a desirable postcode to live in due to its close proximity to Walsall and the surrounding urban centres.
Demographics
Staffordshire
WS14 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.
Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.
Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WS14 |
| Postal Town | Walsall |
| MSOA Name | Lichfield 007 |
| LSOA Name | Lichfield 007D |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Lichfield |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
WS14 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WS14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.