Postcode WS13 6AB is located in an urban city, within the Stowe ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lichfield Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lichfield Central is £50,264 per year. The nearest station is Lichfield City, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beacon Park.
Lichfield Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lichfield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lichfield Central is £50,264 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS13 6AB.
Lichfield Central near WS13 6AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lichfield City located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lichfield City | N/A | Walking directions to Lichfield City |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beacon Park | Large | Walking directions to Beacon Park |
| 0.3 mi | Festival Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Festival Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Franciscan Friary | Small | Walking directions to Franciscan Friary |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 (about £317 per square foot) in Stowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £457,500 | £395 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £315,000 | £338 |
| Terraced | 18 | £266,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 36 | £131,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £85,000 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £105,500 | £212,500 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £342,500 | £107,475 | £219,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £331,250 | £194,950 | £238,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £187,500 | £255,000 | £197,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £151,875 | £260,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £433,750 | £161,000 | £297,500 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £415,250 | £157,500 | £298,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £265,000 | £325,000 | £236,000 |
| 2025 | £435,125 | £165,000 | £315,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £168,000 | £291,000 | £276,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £362 | £188 | £216 | £193 |
| 2017 | £294 | £223 | £232 | £218 |
| 2018 | £316 | £206 | £236 | £228 |
| 2019 | £299 | £327 | £239 | £212 |
| 2020 | £342 | £249 | £254 | £289 |
| 2021 | £336 | £204 | £279 | £251 |
| 2022 | £372 | £241 | £304 | £282 |
| 2023 | £368 | £232 | £313 | £322 |
| 2024 | £368 | £298 | £316 | £269 |
| 2025 | £392 | £264 | £338 | £304 |
| 2026 | £436 | £306 | £327 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 6AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | 10, Minster Court, Bird Street, Lichfield, WS13 6AB | Flats | Leasehold | £247,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 10, New Minster House, Bird Street, Lichfield, WS13 6PR | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5, New Minster House, Bird Street, Lichfield, WS13 6PR | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 22, Market Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LH | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Apartment 5, Beaconsfield House, Sandford Street, Lichfield, WS13 6WN | Flats | Leasehold | £168,500 |
In the WS13 6AB postcode area, located within Lichfield Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 6AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 19 Market Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lichfield Local | 7 Bird Street, Lichfield, WS13 6PW | Walking directions to Lichfield Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bakers Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6NF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Church Street, Lichfield, WS13 6DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Church Street, Lichfield, WS13 6EB | Walking directions to ALDI |
Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WS13 6AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Laura Hughes
Stowe - Elected 4 May 2023
Hugh Ashton
Stowe - Elected 4 May 2023
Russ Bragger
Stowe - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Robertson
Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS13 6AB records about 259 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WS13 6AB in Lichfield Central is £281,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WS13 6AB, including Lichfield Cathedral School, Queen's Croft High School (Good) and Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WS13 6AB is Lichfield City, about 489 m away.
WS13 6AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS13 6AB is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ann Laura Hughes (Labour Party), Hugh Ashton (Liberal Democrats) and Russ Bragger (Labour Party).