Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

SCOTCH ORCHARD, WS13 6DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTCH ORCHARD, WS13 6DE.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WS13 6DE 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WS13 6DE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.

home £337,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WS13 6DE is a safe, established residential area on Scotch Orchard, 0.4km from Stowe in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Stowe ward and the Lichfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WS13, WS13 6DE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 11.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WS13 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00150447 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS13 6DE. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 326,500

7 sales · Mean £ 296,285

Terraced

£ 225,100

1 sales · Mean £ 225,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WS13 6DE has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime11
Public order9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Scotch Orchard Primary School

Good183 pupils0.0 km
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Bridge Short Stay School

Good22 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's CofE Primary School

Good0.5 km
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Nether Stowe School

Requires Improvement621 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Five Spires Academy

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

Good1.0 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good127 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Crave1.0 km
  • Golden Wok1.0 km
  • Paprika Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Netherstowe Fish Shop0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Halfords0.4 km
  • Trent Valley Post Office0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Duke Of York0.9 km
  • Lichfield Social Club0.7 km
  • Lichfield City Football Club Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee @ Tesco0.8 km
  • Lee Garden Restaurant1.0 km
  • China King0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.4 km
  • Life Church Lichfield0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Lichfield0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lichfield Trent Valley0.9 km
  • Lichfield1.2 km
  • Lichfield City1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hermes Road0.2 km
  • Hermes Road0.2 km
  • Scotch Orchard0.3 km
  • Scotch Orchard0.3 km
  • Vulcan Road0.3 km