Ponesfield Road is in Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS13 7NL is located in the Curborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS13 7NR, WS13 7NP, WS13 7NQ, WS13 7NN, WS13 7NW, WS13 7NJ, WS13 7NH, WS13 7NS, WS13 6TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS13 7NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 44.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 37.8% | 44.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 25.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 90.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ponesfield Road was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Chadsmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ponesfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead and the 98th lowest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-27 | £216,836 |
| 8 Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-30 | £249,483 |
| 31 Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-04-26 | £203,705 |
| 11 Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-05 | £432,044 |
| 20 Ponesfield Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-10-10 | £212,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy Friday Acre , WS13 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary Academy Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Croft High School Birmingham Road , WS13 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Hill Academy Kings Hill Road , WS14 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China King | 112 Netherstowe, Lichfield | 460 yd | |
| Life Church Lichfield | Netherstowe, Lichfield | 466 yd | |
| The Lounge Community Cafe | 12 David Garrick Gardens, Bloomfield Crescent | 573 yd | |
| Nineteen | 19A The Close, Lichfield | 996 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit F Imperial Retail Park, Eastern Avenue | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Social Club | Purcell Avenue, Lichfield | 466 yd | |
| Lichfield City Football Club Ltd | Brownsfield Road, Lichfield | 770 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 28 Beacon Street, Lichfield | 1,051 yd | |
| The Feathers Inn | 118 Beacon Street, Lichfield | 1,088 yd | |
| WIP Bar Ltd | 45 Tamworth Street, Lichfield | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaytoun Spice | Curborough Road, Lichfield | 139 yd | |
| Dimbles Fish Bar | 68 Dimbles Lane, Lichfield | 393 yd | |
| Netherstowe Fish Shop | 114 Netherstowe, Lichfield | 466 yd | |
| PizzaGoGo | 32 Swallow Croft, Lichfield | 1,031 yd | |
| Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway | 36 Swallow Croft, Lichfield | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Curborough Road, Lichfield | 139 yd | |
| Tamworth Co-operative Society Ltd | 75A Marks Walk, Lichfield | 928 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit A, Imperial Retail Park | 1,055 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit E Imperial Retail Park, Eastern Avenue | 1,055 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Street, Lichfield | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowe High School ST. CHADS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| St Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School DIMBLES HILL | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Charnwood School PURCELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Curborough Community Centre CURBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE CURBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE REYNOLDS CLOSE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Chadsmead Primary Academy FRIDAY ACRE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Stychbrook Park STYCHBROOK PARK STYCHBROOK PARK CURBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Brownsfield Park BROWNSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 916 yd |
| St Chads Ce Primary School ST. MICHAEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.