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WS13 7LX

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Chadsmead

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Detailed insights for WS13 7LX

Overview

Postcode WS13 7LX 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lichfield Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Lichfield Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 7LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lichfield Central near WS13 7LX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WS13 7LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Lichfield City

N/A

Walking directions to Lichfield City

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
1,910.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.38(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(+45%)
Vehicle crime
6.25(-4%)
Shoplifting
3.75(-57%)
Public order
3.75(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
94.92%
Other White
8
2.71%
Irish
6
2.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
58.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.11%
No qualifications
17
6.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
101
74.26%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.47%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202518, The Charters, Lichfield, WS13 7LXDetachedFreehold£462,500
11 Jul 20251, The Charters, Lichfield, WS13 7LXDetachedFreehold£550,000
18 Jun 202522, Gaiafields Road, Lichfield, WS13 7LTDetachedFreehold£722,500
05 Sept 202534, Curborough Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NGTerracedFreehold£299,950
20 Jun 202514, Curborough Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NGFlatsLeasehold£157,000

Schools

In the WS13 7LX postcode area, located within Lichfield Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS13 7LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryNether Stowe SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableLichfield Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 7LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS13 7LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodPaget Close, Lichfield, WS13 7PDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miSpar66 Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7HLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTesco ExtraChurch Street, Lichfield, WS13 6DZWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miTesco ExpressNetherstowe, Lichfield, WS13 6TSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miTesco ExpressBakers Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7LX, 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 004CE01029501
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS13 7LX

Is WS13 7LX (Lichfield Central) safe?

The area around WS13 7LX records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7LX?

The median sale price around WS13 7LX 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 7LX?

There are 17 schools close to WS13 7LX, including SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Nether Stowe School (Requires improvement) and Lichfield Cathedral School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WS13 7LX?

The closest station to WS13 7LX is Lichfield City, about 1,095 m away.

How deprived is the area around WS13 7LX?

WS13 7LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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