Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Lichfield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS13 8NL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 1 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 3 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Stephen's Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
2crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ALREWAS — 1.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 10.2 ha total
- largest park 6.2 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: St Stephen's Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
2shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative
- nearest 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Fradley — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS13 8NL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS13.
Average sold price by property type across the WS13 district, 2021–2026.
About WS13 8NL
WS13 8NL scores 87/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS13 8NL is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 29,641 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 3 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Good. The nearest school is St Stephen's Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ALREWAS, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
