Breadmarket Street is in Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS13 6LG is located in the Stowe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS13 6LA, WS13 6NA, WS13 6LH, WS13 6LZ, WS13 6JR, WS13 6JS, WS13 6JX, WS13 6HT, WS13 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS13 6LG is primarily male, with 60.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 39.8% | -13.5% | 51.0% | -11.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 60.2% | 13.5% | 49.0% | 11.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS13 6LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 53.1% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 21.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 4.2% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 24.1% | 17.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 36.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 42.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 15.2% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 3% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 39.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 83.3% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 77.5% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 77.5% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 8.9% | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breadmarket Street was 788.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 989.5% higher than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Breadmarket Street has the highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 271.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-05-16 | £392,718 |
WS13 6LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WS13 6LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub At St Mary's | Market Square, Market Street | 2 yd | |
| No Mango | 9 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield | 2 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield | 3 yd | |
| Jungle Street Kitchen | 43 Bore Street, Lichfield | 47 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 43 Bore Street, Lichfield | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Market Street (The Scales) | 24 Market Street, Lichfield | 56 yd | |
| George IV | 34 Bore Street, Lichfield | 73 yd | |
| The Earl Of Lichfield Arms | 8 Conduit Street, Lichfield | 98 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 4 Market Street, Lichfield | 144 yd | |
| The Quill & Scholar | 12 - 14 Tamworth Street, Lichfield | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karib Kitchen | 5 The Corn Exchange, Conduit Street | 77 yd | |
| Millenium Fried Chicken | 2B Bird Street, Lichfield | 154 yd | |
| Lichfield Pizza & Kebab House | 5 Bird Street, Lichfield | 181 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13B St John Street, Lichfield | 197 yd | |
| Angel House | 15 St John Street, Lichfield | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19 Market Street, Lichfield | 85 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Street, Lichfield | 475 yd | |
| Aldi | Church Street, Lichfield | 649 yd | |
| WM Morrison | Beacon Street, Lichfield | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Park TENNIS 56M FROM 1 ANDREWS HOUSE, LOWER SANDFORD STREET 59M FROM SWAN ROAD TENNIS 56M FROM 1 ANDREWS HOUSE, LOWER SANDFORD STREET 59M FROM SWAN ROAD CYCLEWAY FROM BIRD STREET TO A51 WESTERN BYPASS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Queen'S Croft High School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School CHERRY ORCHARD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Lichfield Health & Fitness Club LORNE HOUSE LORNE HOUSE ROTTEN ROW | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| St Chads Ce Primary School ST. MICHAEL ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Nether Stowe High School ST. CHADS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 931 yd |
| St Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School DIMBLES HILL | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| King Edward Vi School UPPER ST. JOHN STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy FRIDAY ACRE | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.