Postcode WS13 8HX 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 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Christian Fields.
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.
Lichfield Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from WS13 8HX.
Lichfield Central near WS13 8HX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christian Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Christian Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £483,750 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £286,500 | £312 |
| Terraced | 16 | £249,000 | £267 |
| Flats | 10 | £172,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WS13 8HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | 17, Siddons Close, Lichfield, WS13 7EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Garrick Court, Garrick Road, Lichfield, WS13 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £121,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 23, Garrick Court, Garrick Road, Lichfield, WS13 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 34, Garrick Road, Lichfield, WS13 7DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 42, Wolsey Road, Lichfield, WS13 7QH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the WS13 8HX postcode area, located within Lichfield Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WS13 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lichfield, WS13 7QG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 8HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Miles Trent
Chadsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Ray
Chadsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Robertson
Lichfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WS13 8HX 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.
The median sale price around WS13 8HX in Lichfield Central is £270,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WS13 8HX, including The Friary School, Chadsmead Primary Academy (Good) and Willows Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WS13 8HX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lichfield covering WS13 8HX 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).