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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

WS154ER

Arden Walk

WS151FA

Nooks Croft

WS151LQ

Priory Avenue

WS153BH

School Lane

WS154DH

Lichfield Road

WS154FB

Gorsey Close

WS153JW

Bellamour Way

WS153QU

Uttoxeter Road

WS154DZ

King's Bromley Lane

WS151RP

Booth Hurst Road

WS153HQ

Blithbury Road

WS153JR

Bellamour Cottages

WS154TU

Leet Court

WS151SS

Upper Bannisters Way

WS154AA

New Road

WS154DG

Hill Top View

WS154UX

Chase View

WS151FH

Trent Leasow

WS151PU

Armitage Road

WS153JB

Newlands Lane

WS153JG

Uttoxeter Road

WS154DA

Station Drive

WS154TE

Millcroft Way

WS153FL

The Pinfold

WS154AZ

Rugeley Road

WS154UW

Shelley Close

WS153NZ

Colton Road

WS153QF

Church Lane

WS153HS

Blithbury Road

WS154TX

Yew Close

WS151PS

Hawkesyard

WS154AW

Bardy Lane

WS154BX

Ford Way

WS154HH

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS151FE

Ingathorpe Road

WS153HJ

Blithbury Road

WS153JL

Pipe Wood Lane

WS154AP

Bardy Lane

WS154UY

Yeoman Way

WS153JS

Bellamour Lane

WS153LW

Colton Road

WS154EL

Alandale Avenue

WS153FT

Colton & the Ridwares

WS153JA

Uttoxeter Road

WS153LR

Bellamour Lane

WS154UN

Copse Drive

WS153FJ

The Maltings

WS153FS

Scholars Gate

WS153QR

Uttoxeter Road

WS154HB

St Barbara Road

WS154DJ

Fair View

WS153FP

Townfield Croft

WS153HL

Blithbury Road

WS154EE

Rookery Close

WS154EG

The Brambles

Data Sources

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