WS13 7JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakenfield, 0.5km from Christ Church Gardens in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Chadsmead ward and the Lichfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS13 7JA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WS13 7JA are sourced from Output Area E00150263 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKENFIELD, WS13 7JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKENFIELD, WS13 7JA.
301
34
£ 40,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS13 7JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, WS13 7JA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS13 7JA. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 108,500
2 sales · Mean £ 108,500
Terraced
£ 145,500
6 sales · Mean £ 148,916
Semi-Detached
£ 161,250
2 sales · Mean £ 161,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS13 7JA has low crime rates — 40 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
Chadsmead Primary Academy
The Friary School
Willows Primary School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Charnwood Primary Academy
Rocklands School
Nether Stowe School
Bridge Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- R Meehan Family Butchers0.5 km
- Wheel Lane Store & Post Office0.4 km
- Spar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hedgehog0.9 km
- The Fountain0.7 km
- The Feathers Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Tamworth Co-operative Society Ltd0.2 km
- WM Morrison0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Cathedral Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Lounge Community Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dimbles Fish Bar0.5 km
- Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- Lichfield Deli & Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Queens Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Zaytoun Spice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield1.4 km
- Lichfield City1.8 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pipers Croft0.1 km
- Oakenfield0.2 km
- Jude Walk0.2 km
- Jude Walk0.2 km
- Collins Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WS137JA · Data under Open Government Licence