WS13 6DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Benson Close, 0.3km from Stowe in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Stowe ward and the Lichfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS13, WS13 6DA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, up 38.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WS13 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00150451 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA.
329
52
£ 50,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS13 6DA 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.
Area Character
WS13 6DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS13 6DA. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
4 sales · Mean £ 343,750
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS13 6DA has low crime rates — 33 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
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Bridge Short Stay School
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Nether Stowe School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Five Spires Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Planet Doughnut1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Beerbohm0.9 km
- The Acorn Inn1.0 km
- The Pig0.9 km
- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Lichfield Social Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Hindley's Bakery1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Lichfield Methodist Church Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Poquito Lichfield0.9 km
- Tasty Cafe1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Crave0.8 km
- Golden Wok0.8 km
- Paprika Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Netherstowe Fish Shop0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Majestic Wine Lichfield0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield1.0 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley1.1 km
- Lichfield City1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Scotch Orchard0.2 km
- Scotch Orchard0.2 km
- St Michael Road0.3 km
- St Michael Road0.3 km
- Wissage Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS136DA · Data under Open Government Licence