POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WS13 6WN postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 27 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 17 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £189,950Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 27 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
15 within 400mWS13 6WN links 15 transport stops within 400m and 39 within 800m. 15 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Old Library (BCT) at about 114m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Lichfield City Rail Station at about 437m.
Local business
103 within 1200mWS13 6WN currently links 103 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 44 food and drink, 24 nightlife, 12 retail. The closest mapped place is Horse & Jockey at about 26m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
857 online job adverts observedLichfield local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,041 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WS13 6WN in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
27 nearby school rows27 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WS13 6WN. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 36WS13 6WN has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 36 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 370, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 58 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£189,950
Strong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WS13 6WN, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
44 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (24), cafe (11), fast food (9).
Amenity group
Nightlife
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (22), bar (2).
Amenity group
Retail
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (7), mobile phone (4), electronics (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), supermarket (3), bakery (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
Horse & Jockey
Pub at 10, Sandford Street, Lichfield.
Personal services
Overheads
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Paradise Lounge
Bar in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Lichfield House
Restaurant at 9, Sandford Street, Lichfield.
Nightlife
The King's Head (Marston's PLC)
Pub at 21, Bird Street, Lichfield.
Food and drink
The Wine House (The Comfy Pub Company)
Restaurant at 27, Bird Street, Lichfield.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Primary option in WS13 7HJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Charnwood Primary Academy
Primary option in WS13 7PH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
Primary option in WS13 8AY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WS13 6WN before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WS13 6WN.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WS13 6WN with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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