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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% 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 4 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 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £311K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Armitage & Colton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armitage & Colton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£360,000£320
Semi-Detached57£232,000£290
Terraced26£228,000£270
Flats12£118,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armitage & Colton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage & Colton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233,000£96,000£167,950£149,750
2017£250,000£80,000£168,498£149,975
2018£280,000£104,750£171,000£162,000
2019£272,500£106,000£177,500£159,000
2020£272,000£112,500£177,500£155,000
2021£310,000£105,250£202,248£179,998
2022£356,000£100,000£226,750£192,000
2023£322,500£118,000£222,500£198,750
2024£332,500£118,000£220,000£195,000
2025£347,500£117,500£230,000£220,000
2026£395,000£118,000£233,000£226,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage & Colton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage & Colton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£159£182£215
2017£219£158£218£201
2018£250£178£218£193
2019£232£171£229£206
2020£241£206£236£222
2021£265£171£239£225
2022£292£188£278£232
2023£304£215£278£229
2024£306£208£260£244
2025£318£219£286£271
2026£339£217£290£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage & Colton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.