Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, WS13 7ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS13 7ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	51.3%	1.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	49.8%	48.7%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 7ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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	20.3%	21%	0.7%	37.9%	-16.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	63.4%	-0.8%	44.2%	19.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.1%	5.9%	-0.2%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	8.9%	9.2%	0.3%	6.1%	3.1%

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	36.7%	38%	1.3%	48.4%	-10.4%
Good health	42.8%	43.1%	0.3%	33.6%	9.5%
Fair health	14.5%	13.4%	-1.1%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	4.9%	2.5%	-2.4%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.9%	1.8%	1.2%	1.7%

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 47.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.9%	13.3%	-6.6%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	4.2%	-3.5%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	11.3%	-2.5%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15%	3.6%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	41.1%	47.1%	6.0%	33.8%	13.3%
Other	3.3%	5%	1.7%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	96.8%	-2.8%	81.4%	15.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	98.2%	93.5%	-4.7%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	93.5%	-4.7%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Prince Ruperts Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Ruperts Way was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Prince Ruperts Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 135th lowest crime rate of 341 local areas in Lichfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

🔎 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 7ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Prince Ruperts Way are based on 37 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 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, WS13 7ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for WS13 7ER

Average Price
£253,825

Semi-Detached
£276,525

Terraced
£254,346

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£222,265

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prince Ruperts Way

Average Price
£254,399

Semi-Detached
£271,731

Terraced
£254,526

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£215,413

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prince Ruperts WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£223,000	2024-11-08	£228,376
25 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-07-24	£266,032
10 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-09-21	£274,277
16 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-09-30	£292,629
5 Prince Ruperts Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-09-22	£277,301

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WS13 7ER

Employment

WS13 7ER 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 7ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Education	25
Manufacturing	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chadsmead Primary School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadsmead Infant School Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ	- not rated	554 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ	- not rated	554 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH	3out of 4	679 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB	- not rated	884 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB	2out of 4	884 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW	3out of 4	1,325 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW	- not rated	1,325 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE	3out of 4	1,582 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH	- not rated	273 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Special School Beacon Street , WS13 7BG	- not rated	348 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Independent School 15 Market Street , WS13 6JX	- not rated	617 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lichfield College The Friary , St John Street WS13 6QG	- not rated	780 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW	- not rated	939 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Nineteen	19A The Close, Lichfield	382 yd
Chandlers Lakeside Bistro, Kiosk & Pod	Beacon Park, Swan Road	454 yd
Melbourne Cafe	32 - 34 Bird Street, Lichfield	526 yd
Qmin Restaurant	30 Bird Street, Lichfield	532 yd
The Old Nook	14 Dam Street, Lichfield	540 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
George & Dragon	28 Beacon Street, Lichfield	140 yd
The Feathers Inn	118 Beacon Street, Lichfield	293 yd
The Fountain	169 Beacon Street, Lichfield	455 yd
The Kings Head Pub	21 Bird Street, Lichfield	582 yd
Horse & Jockey	10 Sandford Street, Lichfield	612 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
PizzaGoGo	32 Swallow Croft, Lichfield	540 yd
Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway	36 Swallow Croft, Lichfield	551 yd
Queens Fish And Chips	44 Wheel Lane, Lichfield	563 yd
Lichfield House	9 Sandford Street, Lichfield	642 yd
Lichfield Pizza & Kebab House	5 Bird Street, Lichfield	659 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM Morrison	Beacon Street, Lichfield	347 yd
Iceland	19 Market Street, Lichfield	600 yd
Central England Co-operative	Curborough Road, Lichfield	921 yd
Tesco	Church Street, Lichfield	956 yd

Sport

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	509 yd
Chadsmead Primary Academy FRIDAY ACRE	grass pitches	550 yd
St Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School DIMBLES HILL	grass pitches	567 yd
Nether Stowe High School ST. CHADS ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	812 yd
The Bypass SHINGLE COTTAGE SHINGLE COTTAGE ABNALLS LANE	grass pitches	861 yd
Queen'S Croft High School BIRMINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,045 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	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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