WS13 6BW is a sought-after residential area on Stowe Hill Gardens, 0.0km from Stowe in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Stowe ward and the Lichfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS13, WS13 6BW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k, down 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS13 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00150440 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOWE HILL GARDENS, WS13 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOWE HILL GARDENS, WS13 6BW.
245
61
£ 50,500 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS13 6BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, WS13 6BW is established retirement territory. With £750k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS13 6BW. The average age is 60.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 755,000
2 sales · Mean £ 755,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS13 6BW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridge Short Stay School
Nether Stowe School
Scotch Orchard Primary School
St Chad's CofE Primary School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Charnwood Primary Academy
Rocklands School
Willows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Birds The Confectioners1.0 km
- Boots0.9 km
- Central Stores0.9 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop Lichfield Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Beerbohm0.9 km
- The Acorn Inn0.9 km
- The Pig0.9 km
- George IV1.0 km
- Duke Of York0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Hindley's Bakery0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop0.9 km
- McKenzies In The City0.9 km
- Minster Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Crave0.8 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Karib Kitchen0.9 km
- Lunch At Loafers1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Majestic Wine Lichfield0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield0.9 km
- Lichfield City1.2 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Scotch Orchard0.2 km
- Scotch Orchard0.2 km
- St Michael Road0.2 km
- St Michael Road0.2 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS136BW · Data under Open Government Licence