Lynfield Road, Lichfield, WS13 7BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS13 7BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.4%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.8%	49.6%	0.8%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WS13 7BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29%	24.3%	-4.7%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.1%	54.8%	5.7%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	12.4%	12%	-0.4%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	7.7%	7.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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	50.3%	48%	-2.3%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	36.9%	36.8%	-0.1%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	9.3%	12.3%	3.0%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 50.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.1%	11%	-1.1%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	5.8%	-5.3%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	13.1%	2.0%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	48.3%	50.4%	2.1%	33.8%	16.6%
Other	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	2%	1.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	96.9%	92.1%	-4.8%	81.4%	10.7%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	96.9%	92.2%	-4.7%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.1%	3.7%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	92.2%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Lynfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynfield Road was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lynfield Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 86th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WS13 7BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lynfield Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lichfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lynfield Road, Lichfield, WS13 7BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS13 7BU

Average Price
£412,253

Semi-Detached
£386,639

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£514,705

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lynfield Road

Average Price
£380,102

Semi-Detached
£372,783

Terraced
£374,694

Detached
£462,759

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lynfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Lynfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,495	2024-04-29	£443,775
25 Lynfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2022-06-01	£427,097
21 Lynfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-05-31	£343,959
21 Lynfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2022-05-31	£343,959
27 Lynfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2020-07-30	£399,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS13 7BU

Employment

WS13 7BU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WS13 7BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Retired	118
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	31
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Education	42
Manufacturing	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Transport and storage	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	13
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Christ Church Lane , WS13 8AY	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH	3out of 4	1,415 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU	4out of 4	1,493 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charnwood Primary Academy Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH	3out of 4	2,053 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW	3out of 4	549 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB	2out of 4	1,757 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE	3out of 4	2,461 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maple Hayes Hall School Abnalls Lane , WS13 8BL	- not rated	1,118 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH	- not rated	1,293 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH	3out of 4	1,828 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW	3out of 4	1,932 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ	3out of 4	1,973 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chandlers Lakeside Bistro, Kiosk & Pod	Beacon Park, Swan Road	854 yd
The Lichfield Pantry	The Plant Plot, Stafford Road	934 yd
Baba's Cook & Bakehouse	The Plant Plot, Stafford Road	934 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fountain	169 Beacon Street, Lichfield	454 yd
The Hedgehog	Stafford Road, Lichfield	466 yd
The Feathers Inn	118 Beacon Street, Lichfield	615 yd
George & Dragon	28 Beacon Street, Lichfield	955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Fish And Chips	44 Wheel Lane, Lichfield	492 yd
Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway	36 Swallow Croft, Lichfield	501 yd
PizzaGoGo	32 Swallow Croft, Lichfield	512 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison	Beacon Street, Lichfield		562 yd
Tamworth Co-operative Society Ltd	75A Marks Walk, Lichfield		1,018 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bypass SHINGLE COTTAGE SHINGLE COTTAGE ABNALLS LANE	grass pitches	571 yd
The Friary School EASTERN AVENUE	grass pitches	590 yd
Friary Grange Leisure Centre EASTERN AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	597 yd
Chadsmead Primary Academy FRIDAY ACRE	grass pitches	951 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WS13 7BU