Friary Gardens is in Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS13 6QU is located in the Leomansley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friary Gardens, Lichfield, WS13 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS13 8AB, WS13 8BD, WS13 8AA, WS13 6RF, WS13 6RY, WS13 8BA, WS13 6RE, WS13 6QL, WS13 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WS13 6QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 52.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 33.9% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 13.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 44.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 92.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 91.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friary Gardens was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% higher than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friary Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 68th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Friary Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2018-07-20 | £758,990 |
| 1 Friary Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-08-20 | £786,127 |
| 5 Friary Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2014-10-16 | £1,005,576 |
| 1 Friary Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2006-05-19 | £744,522 |
| 5 Friary Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2006-01-16 | £930,653 |
WS13 6QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WS13 6QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Christ Church Lane , WS13 8AY | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Spires Academy Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry's Fine Foods | 12 Mary Slater Road, Lichfield | 358 yd | |
| Queen Of The Forest | Beacon Park Village, Lower Sandford Street | 433 yd | |
| Chandlers Lakeside Bistro, Kiosk & Pod | Beacon Park, Swan Road | 595 yd | |
| Thai Rainbow Restaurant | 15 Bird Street, Lichfield | 661 yd | |
| ASK Restaurant | Bird Street, Lichfield | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green | Friary Road, Lichfield | 228 yd | |
| Queens Head | 4 Queen Street, Lichfield | 468 yd | |
| Paradise | 23 - 25 Sandford Street, Lichfield | 581 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 10 Sandford Street, Lichfield | 603 yd | |
| Lichfield Conservative Club | 85 Birmingham Road, Lichfield | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield House | 9 Sandford Street, Lichfield | 631 yd | |
| Lichfield Pizza & Kebab House | 5 Bird Street, Lichfield | 675 yd | |
| Millenium Fried Chicken | 2B Bird Street, Lichfield | 710 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13B St John Street, Lichfield | 717 yd | |
| Angel House | 15 St John Street, Lichfield | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19 Market Street, Lichfield | 775 yd | |
| Waitrose | Stonneyland Drive, Lichfield | 790 yd | |
| WM Morrison | Beacon Street, Lichfield | 1,039 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 | 523 yd |
| Queen'S Croft High School BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| The Bypass SHINGLE COTTAGE SHINGLE COTTAGE ABNALLS LANE | grass pitches | 845 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.