Postcode Analysis Lichfield, West Midlands

OAKENFIELD, WS13 7JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKENFIELD, WS13 7JA.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WS13 7JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Chadsmead Primary Academy

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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The Friary School

Good1221 pupils0.6 km
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Willows Primary School

Outstanding386 pupils0.6 km
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good127 pupils0.7 km
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Charnwood Primary Academy

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Rocklands School

Good125 pupils0.9 km
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Nether Stowe School

Requires Improvement621 pupils1.1 km
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Bridge Short Stay School

Good22 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • R Meehan Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Wheel Lane Store & Post Office0.4 km
  • Spar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hedgehog0.9 km
  • The Fountain0.7 km
  • The Feathers Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Tamworth Co-operative Society Ltd0.2 km
  • WM Morrison0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Cathedral Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lounge Community Cafe0.5 km
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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