WS13 7RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shepherd Close, 0.3km from Stowe, Nether in Lichfield. Administratively it sits within Curborough ward and the Lichfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WS13 7RT 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 13.3% year-on-year. 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 7RT are sourced from Output Area E00150313 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERD CLOSE, WS13 7RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERD CLOSE, WS13 7RT.
220
51
£ 40,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WS13 7RT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WS13 7RT has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WS13 7RT. The average age is 50.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 189,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WS13 7RT has low crime rates — 24 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
Rocklands School
Charnwood Primary Academy
Willows Primary School
Nether Stowe School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Bridge Short Stay School
Scotch Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- R Meehan Family Butchers0.7 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- China King0.3 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
- Life Church Lichfield0.3 km
- The Lounge Community Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Tamworth Co-operative Society Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Netherstowe Fish Shop0.3 km
- Dimbles Fish Bar0.7 km
- Lichfield Deli & Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Zaytoun Spice0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lichfield Social Club0.3 km
- Lichfield City Football Club Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lichfield1.5 km
- Lichfield City1.9 km
- Lichfield Trent Valley1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Simpson Road0.1 km
- Purcell Avenue0.1 km
- Simpson Road0.1 km
- Meadowbrook Road0.1 km
- Purcell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WS137RT · Data under Open Government Licence