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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

WS154EG

The Brambles

WS151PQ

Canon Lane

WS154BS

Old Road

WS154EH

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS151GZ

St Thomas Way

WS154TU

Leet Court

WS154EY

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154DR

Old Road

WS152HQ

Colton Road

WS153QX

Uttoxeter Road

WS154LA

Brereton Hill

WS154AL

Rectory Gardens

WS154BL

Millmoor Avenue

WS153LY

Narrow Lane

WS153LG

High Street

WS153HB

Colton Road

WS154EL

Alandale Avenue

WS154AW

Bardy Lane

WS154DZ

King's Bromley Lane

WS153JE

Blithbury Road

WS154BA

Church Lane

WS154FJ

Hyden Close

WS154BE

Dawes Close

WS153NB

Lea Croft

WS153FP

Townfield Croft

WS153RJ

Oaklands Close

WS154HD

Glebe Road

WS154AR

Rugeley Road

WS151FE

Ingathorpe Road

WS154TP

Winchester Close

WS154BZ

Simpson Close

WS154FG

Metcalf Close

WS154AX

Rugeley Road

WS154TF

Manor Court Drive

WS153RF

Wade Lane

WS154BN

New Road

WS154DQ

Handsacre Crescent

WS154BR

Rugeley Road

WS154HF

Harvey Road

WS153LF

High Street

WS154UW

Shelley Close

WS151FL

Middle Bannisters Road

WS153FN

Holly Hurst

WS154AZ

Rugeley Road

WS153JA

Uttoxeter Road

WS153JQ

Blithbury Road

WS154ER

Arden Walk

WS154AF

Pike Lane

WS154AS

Upper Lodge Road

WS153QT

Uttoxeter Road

WS151FY

Armitage with Handsacre

WS153HN

Blithbury Road

WS151RG

Oaken Hurst Avenue

WS153NZ

Colton Road

WS154HR

Upper Lodge Road

Data Sources

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