Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON CLOSE, WS13 6DA.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Scotch Orchard Primary School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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Bridge Short Stay School

Good22 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's CofE Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Nether Stowe School

Requires Improvement621 pupils0.5 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good127 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

Good0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Five Spires Academy

Good224 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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