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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 107 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
Detached36£352,500
Flats10£117,500
Semi-Detached37£234,000
Terraced24£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

WS154BN

New Road

WS154DS

Pinfold Drive

WS154EN

Johns Avenue

WS153RB

Church Lane

WS153QL

Pipe Lane

WS153QN

School Lane

WS154DP

The Green

WS154TH

Chestnut Close

WS151UN

Wheelhouse Road

WS153QT

Uttoxeter Road

WS154AT

Rugeley Road

WS153LS

Colton Road

WS153RA

Mavesyn Close

WS154DL

Lichfield Road

WS151FL

Middle Bannisters Road

WS153FH

Schoolhouse View

WS154BF

Bardy Lane

WS154FN

Acres Close

WS154TQ

Rowan Drive

WS153FQ

Greywood Rise

WS153LN

Bellamour Way

WS153NB

Lea Croft

WS153QP

Uttoxeter Road

WS154BR

Rugeley Road

WS154TS

Reeve Close

WS153HB

Colton Road

WS153HE

Colton Road

WS153HG

Colton Road

WS153LY

Narrow Lane

WS153QX

Uttoxeter Road

WS154EQ

Beech Close

WS151SL

Crabtree Avenue

WS154AR

Rugeley Road

WS154FL

Morecroft Way

WS153FF

Aspley Place

WS154BP

Greenfield Avenue

WS154TB

Warren Croft

WS153RJ

Oaklands Close

WS154EY

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS151SN

Holly Bank

WS153LT

Moor Lane

WS154AH

Westfields Road

WS154DT

The Green

WS154EP

Highfield Avenue

WS154HG

Woodshoot Avenue

WS154LA

Brereton Hill

WS153HF

Colton Road

WS154BJ

New Road

WS151SF

Bagnall Way

WS153HX

Pipe Wood Lane

WS153ND

Moor Croft

WS154DB

Lichfield Road

WS154ES

Broome Walk

WS154TR

Dyke Road

WS154UR

Wordsworth Close

WS154BY

Targate Court

WS154EB

Osier Bed Lane

WS154UP

Eliot Close

WS151GY

St Chads Close

WS153JN

Pipe Lane

WS153QE

Church Lane

WS154BE

Dawes Close

WS154BH

New Road

WS151QX

Middle Croft

WS153HT

Blithbury Road

WS153LZ

Newlands Lane

WS153RN

Hawkhurst Drive

WS154ET

St Lukes Walk

WS151FG

Brindley Road

WS153LL

Bellamour Way

WS154BS

Old Road

WS154BZ

Simpson Close

WS151PL

Armitage Lane

WS153LF

High Street

WS154TY

Peak Close

WS151SR

Salts Croft

WS153RD

Wade Close

WS154AS

Upper Lodge Road

WS154BG

Briarwood Mews

WS154BU

Old Road

WS154FF

Lewis Road

WS154HF

Harvey Road

WS154TG

Foxleigh Meadows

WS151FJ

Water Field Drive

WS151PP

Canon Lane

WS153HY

Uttoxeter Road

WS153QA

Coachmans Walk

WS153RW

Rake End Court

WS151FP

Oak Tree Way

WS154FG

Metcalf Close

WS153HR

Blithbury Road

WS154AE

Rugeley Road

WS154DD

Hall Road

WS154DN

Uttoxeter Road

WS151SU

Langley Way

WS153JJ

Blithbury Road

WS153JP

Bellamour Way

WS153LD

Fair Meadows

WS153LJ

Martlin Lane

WS154BD

Rugeley Road

Data Sources

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