Wood End Lane is in Curborough, Lichfield and in Lichfield district. WS13 8ET is located in the Armitage with Handsacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lichfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood End Lane, Curborough, Lichfield, WS13 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS13 8ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 23.9% | 28.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 50.3% | -13.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.6% | 48.8% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 33.3% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 13.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 11.2% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 34.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 98.8% | 4.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood End Lane was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the Alrewas & Fradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood End Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Alrewas & Fradley and the 64th highest crime rate of 341 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Farm Wood End Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-08-04 | £738,732 |
| Baskerville House Wood End Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2019-03-07 | £575,752 |
| Ravenshaw House Wood End Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £224,750 | 1996-03-22 | £1,209,040 |
WS13 8ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8ET 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 | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Primary Academy Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary Academy Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fradley Park Primary and Nursery School Murphy Street , Fradley WS13 8TW | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Free schools | 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 | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 5,034 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 | 2,639 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Educational Assessment Centre Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.