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WS13 7JS

Dimbles Lane

Chadsmead

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Detailed insights for WS13 7JS

Overview

Postcode WS13 7JS 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Christian Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62%
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

62%

Approximately 62.0% 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 7JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lichfield Central near WS13 7JS 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS13 7JS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Lichfield City

N/A

Walking directions to Lichfield City

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WS13 7JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChristian FieldsMediumWalking directions to Christian Fields
0.5 miChristian FieldsMediumWalking directions to Christian Fields

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,956.5 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
305
86.4%
Other White
35
9.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.13%
Caribbean
2
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.57%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
26.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
19.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
48.91%
Owns outright
23
16.79%
Social rents from council
18
13.14%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.03%
Total households: 137

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 7JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 2026103, Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£156,700
29 Aug 202586, Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,500
31 Mar 202617, Greencroft, Lichfield, WS13 7JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
10 Jun 202519, Greencroft, Lichfield, WS13 7JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,500
27 Oct 202583, Weston Road, Lichfield, WS13 7PASemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWillows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 7JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS13 7JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar66 Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7HLWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodPaget Close, Lichfield, WS13 7PDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodLichfield, WS13 7QGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 7JS, 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 7JS

Is WS13 7JS (Lichfield Central) safe?

The area around WS13 7JS 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 7JS?

The median sale price around WS13 7JS 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 7JS?

There are 12 schools close to WS13 7JS, including Chadsmead Primary Academy (Good), Willows Primary School (Outstanding) and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS13 7JS?

The closest station to WS13 7JS is Lichfield City, about 1,596 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS13 7JS?

WS13 7JS 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 7JS (Lichfield Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS13 7JS 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).