Side-by-side comparison of WS13 Lichfield and WS5 Walsall covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WS5 is the more affordable option at £290,000 median vs £315,000 in WS13. WS5 has lower recorded crime (1,315 vs 2,800 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WS13 Lichfield | WS5 Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,352 | £2,627 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,800 | 1,315 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 36.4 | 39.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 84.1 | 93.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.