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WS13 7HR

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Chadsmead

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Overview

Postcode WS13 7HR is located in an urban city, within the Chadsmead ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lichfield Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Beacon Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
55.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Lichfield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lichfield Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.6%

Approximately 55.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lichfield Central is £50,264 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WS13 7HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lichfield Central near WS13 7HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lichfield City located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS13 7HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Lichfield City

N/A

Walking directions to Lichfield City

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS13 7HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeacon ParkLargeWalking directions to Beacon Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
3,859.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.45(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(+106%)
Public order
11.1(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.09(+38%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
91.93%
Other White
9
3.16%
Irish
6
2.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
30.28%
No qualifications
42
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.76%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
45.86%
Owns outright
32
24.06%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.78%
Social rents from council
13
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.77%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Chadsmead

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £390K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Chadsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,172 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£483,750£368
Semi-Detached22£286,500£312
Terraced16£249,000£267
Flats10£172,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadsmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadsmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,500£115,000£223,000£147,475
2017£325,000£135,000£219,000£162,000
2018£367,600£112,500£235,000£162,500
2019£375,000£130,000£220,000£182,500
2020£437,500£140,000£229,725£170,000
2021£532,500£131,500£302,500£201,125
2022£720,000£146,000£336,250£220,000
2023£415,000£170,000£300,000£258,000
2024£445,000£137,000£315,000£223,000
2025£472,250£164,000£300,000£227,500
2026£550,000£175,000£269,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadsmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadsmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£315£259£161
2017£244£229£283£182
2018£302£167£256£177
2019£306£243£240£200
2020£297£233£241£203
2021£355£219£301£253
2022£384£249£309£224
2023£403£269£319£306
2024£356£250£291£287
2025£345£278£311£250
2026£369£279£353£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadsmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadsmead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202642, The Leasowe, Lichfield, WS13 7HADetachedFreehold£550,000
28 Nov 202511, Crane Field, Lichfield, WS13 7HPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£94,172
25 Nov 20259, Gaialands Crescent, Lichfield, WS13 7LUDetachedFreehold£790,000
22 Jul 202518, Gaialands Crescent, Lichfield, WS13 7LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
20 Apr 20268, Woods Croft, Lichfield, WS13 7HBDetachedFreehold£505,000

Schools

In the WS13 7HR postcode area, located within Lichfield Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS13 7HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChadsmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLichfield Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 7HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS13 7HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar66 Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7HLWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodPaget Close, Lichfield, WS13 7PDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWheel Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7QPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLichfield, WS13 7QGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisonsHarrington Walk, Lichfield, WS13 7UYWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WS13 7HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Miles Trent

Chadsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Ray

Chadsmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Dave Robertson

Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictLichfieldE07000194
Parliamentary ConstituencyLichfieldE14001335
WardChadsmeadE05010656
ParishLichfieldE04008932
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield CentralE02006149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 004AE01029492
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS13 7HR

Is WS13 7HR (Lichfield Central) safe?

The area around WS13 7HR records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WS13 7HR?

The median sale price around WS13 7HR in Lichfield Central is £270,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS13 7HR?

There are 16 schools close to WS13 7HR, including Chadsmead Primary Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Lichfield Cathedral School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS13 7HR?

The closest station to WS13 7HR is Lichfield City, about 1,245 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS13 7HR?

WS13 7HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WS13 7HR (Lichfield Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS13 7HR is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Miles Trent (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Ray (Liberal Democrats).