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Armitage & Colton

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About

The Armitage & Colton area is located on the eastern outskirts of Lichfield, bordering the A38 road. The landscape is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. Local amenities are concentrated along main routes, providing essential services for the community. The area is characterised by its proximity to major transport links, offering direct connections to Birmingham and the wider motorway network.

The Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the southern part of the locality, with a stretch of the towpath providing a route for walkers and cyclists. The area includes the site of the former Armitage Shanks pottery and sanitaryware factory, reflecting its industrial heritage. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several local schools and green spaces serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Armitage & Colton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armitage & Colton is £51,272 per year. There are 5 schools in Armitage & Colton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Armitage & Colton is home to around 8,791 people, with a population density of about 242.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armitage & Colton Population
8,791
Population density
242 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.49(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.03(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-57%)
Public order
2.96(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,350
94.96%
Other White
143
1.63%
Indian
57
0.65%
Irish
47
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.51%
Total population: 8,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,098
29.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,391
19.25%
No qualifications
1,334
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,461
38.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,357
35.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
11.66%
Other social rented
339
8.98%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.09%
Total households: 3,774

Property prices in Armitage & Colton

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Armitage & Colton area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Armitage & Colton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armitage & Colton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£355,000
Flats10£117,500
Semi-Detached38£234,500
Terraced25£220,000

10 years median price trend in Armitage & Colton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage & Colton.

All postcodes in Armitage & Colton

WS153QD

Church Lane

WS154LB

Main Road

WS154FA

Far Lady Croft

WS153HW

Blithbury Road

WS151SH

Bannisters Court

WS153LP

Bellamour Lane

WS154EX

Woodlands Way

WS154TD

Boxer Close

WS154UU

Lakeside View

WS153FN

Holly Hurst

WS153HU

Uttoxeter Road

WS151GW

The Cloisters

WS153JE

Blithbury Road

WS153RH

Sandford Close

WS154HR

Upper Lodge Road

WS153RG

Rake End

WS154EH

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154DW

Uttoxeter Road

WS153LA

Heath Way

WS154AL

Rectory Gardens

WS154AX

Rugeley Road

WS151PQ

Canon Lane

WS153LE

Manor Way

WS151FY

Armitage with Handsacre

WS151PR

Armitage Road

WS151RA

St Thomas Way

WS154AJ

Running Hills

WS154EA

Uttoxeter Road

WS154FH

Wedgewood Avenue

WS153JQ

Blithbury Road

WS153LQ

Hollow Lane

WS154EJ

Proctor Road

WS154BB

Chapel Road

WS154BL

Millmoor Avenue

WS153LB

High Street

WS154EF

Linford Close

WS151GX

St Johns Drive

WS153LX

Park Lane

WS154AY

Rugeley Road

WS154EW

The Croft Leys

WS154HQ

Bridge Road

WS154UZ

Shropshire Brook Road

WS153RQ

Rake End

WS154BA

Church Lane

WS154TT

Moat Way

WS153JF

Pipewood

WS153JT

Colton Road

WS153LU

Moor Lane

WS153NN

Lea Lane

WS154BW

Hood Lane

WS154DF

Lichfield Road

WS154ED

Kings Bromley Lane

WS154FJ

Hyden Close

WS154HA

Harvey Road

WS153HD

Colton Road

WS153NE

Littlehay Manor

WS154DE

Lichfield Road

WS154TF

Manor Court Drive

WS151RH

Priest Moor Road

WS153LH

Martlin Lane

WS154AF

Pike Lane

WS154FE

Robinson Way

WS154TP

Winchester Close

WS151GZ

St Thomas Way

WS151QT

Horseley Croft

WS151RG

Oaken Hurst Avenue

WS152HQ

Colton Road

WS153RL

Orchard Court

WS154AU

Rugeley Road

WS154DR

Old Road

WS154EU

Spode Avenue

WS154AD

The Green

WS154DQ

Handsacre Crescent

WS151QZ

Canon Lane

WS154HD

Glebe Road

WS154TZ

Hazel Drive

WS154UT

Meadow Way

WS153FR

The Leasow

WS153JD

Newlands Lane

WS153QZ

Uttoxeter Road

WS154HE

Leaside Avenue

WS153HN

Blithbury Road

WS153NA

The Maltings

WS153HA

Colton Road

WS153QW

Chadwick Crescent

WS153RE

Wade Lane

WS154AG

Hood Lane

WS154TA

Barn Road

WS153LG

High Street

WS153QB

Pipe Lane

WS154EZ

Poplars Road

WS154HJ

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154HP

Waters Edge

WS153RF

Wade Lane

WS151SP

Lower Fufin Close

WS151PN

Canon Lane

WS151PT

Rugeley Road

WS154BQ

Villiers Gardens

WS154HW

The Orchards

WS154AN

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.