Living in WS13, Lichfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WS13 in Lichfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lichfield: £337,052, up 3.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around WS13
113 recorded home sales on the streets around central WS13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £284,000 and a range from £80,000 to £655,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 WISSAGE LANE, WS13 6DF | semi-detached | £297,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 55 FURNIVALL CRESCENT, WS13 6DB | semi-detached | £310,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 5 ST CHADS ROAD, WS13 7LZ | detached | £655,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 5 ENOTS CLOSE, WS13 6FN | terraced | £104,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 21 CANTERBURY CLOSE, WS13 7SU | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 105 EASTERN AVENUE, WS13 6RL | terraced | £272,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streethay Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Five Spires Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Nether Stowe School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
| Charnwood Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Scotch Orchard Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
13 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Lichfield Cathedral School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near WS13, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
251 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WS13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Lichfield's figures.
Common questions about WS13
What is the average house price in WS13?
The average sold price in Lichfield is £337,052 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WS13?
Prices in Lichfield are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WS13?
The median of 113 recorded sales around central WS13 in the last 2 years is £284,000, ranging from £80,000 to £655,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WS13?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central WS13, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WS13?
251 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WS13 at risk of flooding?
Central WS13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WS13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £284,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 251 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WS13 safe?
251 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WS13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WS13 or WS14, WS13 or WS7, WS13 or WS8.
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