WS13 — LICHFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WS13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WS13 is £398,949, which is 19% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WS13 cost 39.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WS13 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£487,542	519
Semi-detached	£311,910	430
Terraced	£263,335	347
Flat	£219,316	388
All types	£398,949	1765

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WS13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 53.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WS13 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WS13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WS13 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Stephen's Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lichfield Cathedral School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Maple Hayes Hall School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WS13 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WS13 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WS13 — LICHFIELD

Area Summary

WS13 (LICHFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£398,949, 39% above national average), low crime (34% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WS12

CANNOCK

£247K

▲ 4.5% YoY

WS14

LICHFIELD

£414K

▲ 6.7% YoY

WS15

RUGELEY

£277K

▲ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WS13?

The average house price in WS13 (LICHFIELD) is £398,949, based on 1765 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is WS13 a safe area to live?

Crime in WS13 is significantly below the national average (53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WS13?

There are 18 schools in or near WS13. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WS13?

Council tax in WS13 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WS13?

The average broadband download speed in WS13 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WS13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WS13 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.