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Armitage with Handsacre

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About

Armitage with Handsacre is a civil parish located in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. The area encompasses the neighbouring villages of Armitage and Handsacre, situated along the banks of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal. This canal corridor has historically been a significant feature for industry and transport. The settlement pattern is primarily residential, with local services centred around the villages.

The ward includes the notable Armitage Shanks porcelain factory, a major local employer with a long history in the area. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing, waterways, and green spaces, including the canal towpath. Community facilities are focused within the villages, serving the local population. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the nearby city of Lichfield.

Area overview

On average Armitage with Handsacre has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armitage with Handsacre is £54,893 per year. There are 4 schools in Armitage with Handsacre: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Armitage with Handsacre is home to around 8,016 people, with a population density of about 338.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armitage with Handsacre Population
8,016
Population density
338.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.46(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-47%)
Public order
2.87(-53%)
Other theft
2.87(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,596
94.74%
Other White
136
1.7%
Indian
48
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.5%
Irish
39
0.49%
Total population: 8,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,935
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
19.03%
No qualifications
1,228
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,564

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,362
39.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
35.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
11.92%
Other social rented
308
8.98%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.89%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Armitage with Handsacre

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Armitage with Handsacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Armitage with Handsacre 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 with Handsacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached36£362,500£3,475
Flats11£118,000£2,372
Semi-Detached42£233,000£3,240
Terraced21£225,000£2,917

10 years median price trend in Armitage with Handsacre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

All postcodes in Armitage with Handsacre

WS151GZ

St Thomas Way

WS138HN

Shaw Lane

DE137JP

Leofric Close

WS154TU

Leet Court

WS154FN

Acres Close

WS151PU

Armitage Road

WS151SS

Upper Bannisters Way

WS154TB

Warren Croft

WS154BB

Chapel Road

WS138HJ

Lysways Lane

WS154BD

Rugeley Road

WS154FF

Lewis Road

WS154BX

Ford Way

WS154TR

Dyke Road

WS151PR

Armitage Road

WS151PT

Rugeley Road

WS154EE

Rookery Close

DE137JH

Fox Court

WS154EW

The Croft Leys

WS151SN

Holly Bank

WS154AF

Pike Lane

WS138HT

Tewnals Lane

WS154DX

Lichfield Road

WS154LA

Brereton Hill

WS151RG

Oaken Hurst Avenue

WS154HG

Woodshoot Avenue

WS151FP

Oak Tree Way

WS151SU

Langley Way

WS154DP

The Green

WS138HW

Shaw Lane

WS154DQ

Handsacre Crescent

DE137JN

Beech Avenue

WS154DN

Uttoxeter Road

WS154HR

Upper Lodge Road

WS154EN

Johns Avenue

WS154AY

Rugeley Road

WS154AH

Westfields Road

DE137JA

Manor Park

WS154BH

New Road

WS154HF

Harvey Road

WS154DS

Pinfold Drive

WS154DF

Lichfield Road

DE137HL

Victoria Meadows

WS154EG

The Brambles

WS138EW

Wood End Lane

WS154TG

Foxleigh Meadows

WS154TQ

Rowan Drive

WS154AN

Rectory Lane

WS154FJ

Hyden Close

WS154EA

Uttoxeter Road

WS151PS

Hawkesyard

WS138HP

Lichfield Road

WS151RH

Priest Moor Road

WS154DR

Old Road

WS154AU

Rugeley Road

WS151QZ

Canon Lane

DE137JR

Broome Close

WS154UZ

Shropshire Brook Road

WS154DZ

King's Bromley Lane

WS154UU

Lakeside View

WS154AW

Bardy Lane

WS154AS

Upper Lodge Road

WS154UW

Shelley Close

DE137JT

Bradbury Lane

WS154ED

Kings Bromley Lane

DE137HY

Vicarage Lane

WS154DA

Station Drive

WS151QX

Middle Croft

WS154EZ

Poplars Road

WS151LQ

Priory Avenue

DE137JF

Crawley Lane

WS154TS

Reeve Close

WS154BY

Targate Court

WS154TD

Boxer Close

WS154UY

Yeoman Way

WS154BA

Church Lane

WS154AE

Rugeley Road

WS154FA

Far Lady Croft

WS154HN

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154UP

Eliot Close

WS151RA

St Thomas Way

WS154TZ

Hazel Drive

WS154HE

Leaside Avenue

WS151GX

St Johns Drive

WS154HJ

Tuppenhurst Lane

DE137HP

Alrewas Road

WS154EL

Alandale Avenue

WS154EB

Osier Bed Lane

WS154TY

Peak Close

WS154HD

Glebe Road

WS154DL

Lichfield Road

WS154DU

Lichfield Road

DE137JU

Kings Walk

DE137JS

Lanes Close

WS151PQ

Canon Lane

WS154AP

Bardy Lane

DE137HJ

Vicarage Croft

WS154HL

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154AJ

Running Hills

WS154ES

Broome Walk

Data Sources

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