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WS13 7PL

Elgar Close

Curborough

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Overview

Postcode WS13 7PL is located in an urban city, within the Curborough ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lichfield Central area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Christian Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
58.9%
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 5,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lichfield Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.9%

Approximately 58.9% 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 7PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lichfield Central near WS13 7PL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
7,087.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.51(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.23(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-9%)
Public order
6.02(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
96.12%
Other White
8
2.59%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
29.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.41%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
51.61%
Owns outright
23
18.55%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Social rents from council
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Curborough

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£246K – £321K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Curborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Curborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£352,500£332
Semi-Detached12£277,500£360
Terraced12£221,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Curborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Curborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£197,500£150,975
2017£235,000£183,000£185,000
2018£254,000£209,000£175,000
2019£245,000£205,998£172,500
2020£256,500£240,000£213,000
2021£418,128£238,000£199,500
2022£300,000£240,000£205,000
2023£290,000£245,000£216,250
2024£300,000£257,500£235,000
2025£361,250£276,939£210,000
2026£365,000£280,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Curborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Curborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£232£164
2017£250£213£216
2018£278£278£189
2019£279£268£212
2020£302£276£235
2021£262£261£215
2022£333£278£248
2023£315£291£237
2024£337£303£269
2025£332£299£232
2026£332£375£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Curborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 7PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202520, Simpson Road, Lichfield, WS13 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Mar 202542, Simpson Road, Lichfield, WS13 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£284,000
24 Oct 202538, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7PJTerracedFreehold£180,000
26 Mar 202522A, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7PJTerracedLeasehold£124,000
27 Jan 202621, Pones Green, Lichfield, WS13 7NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WS13 7PL postcode area, located within Lichfield Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WS13 7PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWillows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableRocklands SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryCharnwood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 7PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WS13 7PL
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
0.3 miTesco ExpressNetherstowe, Lichfield, WS13 6TSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 7PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew John Wallens

Curborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Dave Robertson

Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictLichfieldE07000194
Parliamentary ConstituencyLichfieldE14001335
WardCurboroughE05010660
ParishLichfieldE04008932
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield CentralE02006149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 004BE01029499
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WS13 7PL

Is WS13 7PL (Lichfield Central) safe?

The area around WS13 7PL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7PL?

The median sale price around WS13 7PL in Lichfield Central is £277,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WS13 7PL?

There are 11 schools close to WS13 7PL, including Willows Primary School (Outstanding), Rocklands School (Good) and Charnwood Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WS13 7PL?

WS13 7PL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS13 7PL is Dave Robertson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew John Wallens (Reform UK).