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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 33 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
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
19(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.73(-58%)
Public order
2.73(-55%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 in Armitage & Colton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armitage & Colton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£331,250£3,357
Flats11£118,000£2,372
Semi-Detached50£228,225£3,176
Terraced27£225,000£2,917

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

WS153LZ

Newlands Lane

WS154FF

Lewis Road

WS153LH

Martlin Lane

WS153JS

Bellamour Lane

WS153LT

Moor Lane

WS153QE

Church Lane

WS154DB

Lichfield Road

WS153LX

Park Lane

WS153NE

Littlehay Manor

WS153LJ

Martlin Lane

WS154TR

Dyke Road

WS154AE

Rugeley Road

WS153LN

Bellamour Way

WS154DP

The Green

WS154HE

Leaside Avenue

WS153FS

Scholars Gate

WS154DJ

Fair View

WS151SL

Crabtree Avenue

WS151PN

Canon Lane

WS154FH

Wedgewood Avenue

WS153QN

School Lane

WS151PR

Armitage Road

WS153HD

Colton Road

WS154EX

Woodlands Way

WS154FB

Gorsey Close

WS153FF

Aspley Place

WS154EJ

Proctor Road

WS154TX

Yew Close

WS154BD

Rugeley Road

WS151SP

Lower Fufin Close

WS154DA

Station Drive

WS154EA

Uttoxeter Road

WS154AU

Rugeley Road

WS154DL

Lichfield Road

WS153JG

Uttoxeter Road

WS154BP

Greenfield Avenue

WS151PT

Rugeley Road

WS154BX

Ford Way

WS154UR

Wordsworth Close

WS153RE

Wade Lane

WS154AY

Rugeley Road

WS151FP

Oak Tree Way

WS154EZ

Poplars Road

WS153RQ

Rake End

WS153HG

Colton Road

WS154FE

Robinson Way

WS154HG

Woodshoot Avenue

WS151FJ

Water Field Drive

WS154BY

Targate Court

WS153LQ

Hollow Lane

WS151GY

St Chads Close

WS153HY

Uttoxeter Road

WS153JJ

Blithbury Road

WS151RP

Booth Hurst Road

WS154BG

Briarwood Mews

WS154FA

Far Lady Croft

WS153QU

Uttoxeter Road

WS151QX

Middle Croft

WS153LS

Colton Road

WS154EU

Spode Avenue

WS153QA

Coachmans Walk

WS153QL

Pipe Lane

WS153FR

The Leasow

WS153HU

Uttoxeter Road

WS153RA

Mavesyn Close

WS153JP

Bellamour Way

WS151LQ

Priory Avenue

WS154UY

Yeoman Way

WS154TZ

Hazel Drive

WS151GX

St Johns Drive

WS154BQ

Villiers Gardens

WS153RN

Hawkhurst Drive

WS151SU

Langley Way

WS153HT

Blithbury Road

WS154BF

Bardy Lane

WS154TQ

Rowan Drive

WS153HL

Blithbury Road

WS153HJ

Blithbury Road

WS153LW

Colton Road

WS151SR

Salts Croft

WS154UZ

Shropshire Brook Road

WS151SH

Bannisters Court

WS153QD

Church Lane

WS151FA

Nooks Croft

WS154EP

Highfield Avenue

WS153QW

Chadwick Crescent

WS153JB

Newlands Lane

WS153FL

The Pinfold

WS153FH

Schoolhouse View

WS154DE

Lichfield Road

WS153QP

Uttoxeter Road

WS153LU

Moor Lane

WS151PL

Armitage Lane

WS154AP

Bardy Lane

WS154ES

Broome Walk

WS154AD

The Green

WS154EQ

Beech Close

WS154BB

Chapel Road

WS153FJ

The Maltings

WS154DD

Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.