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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 £54,910 per year. There are 3 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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £311K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Armitage with Handsacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £815,000.

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 with Handsacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£360,000£329
Semi-Detached44£229,250£295
Terraced21£226,000£272
Flats12£118,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armitage with Handsacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,250£96,000£167,725£147,500
2017£249,000£80,000£163,000£146,975
2018£275,000£104,750£169,248£160,000
2019£275,000£106,000£173,500£159,500
2020£270,000£112,500£174,000£156,250
2021£321,950£105,250£200,998£177,498
2022£350,000£100,000£230,000£190,500
2023£322,500£118,000£222,500£200,000
2024£337,000£118,000£215,000£195,000
2025£367,500£117,500£233,000£220,000
2026£375,000£118,000£229,750£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£159£183£215
2017£219£158£214£200
2018£221£178£218£188
2019£232£171£224£204
2020£255£206£236£223
2021£266£171£239£236
2022£291£188£278£227
2023£307£215£266£229
2024£313£208£255£244
2025£329£219£294£271
2026£365£217£303£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Armitage with Handsacre 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Armitage with Handsacre ward.

Local councillors

Martyn Punyer

Armitage with Handsacre - Elected 11 Dec 2025

Conservative

All postcodesin Armitage with Handsacre

WS151PN

Canon Lane

WS151SR

Salts Croft

DE137JZ

Church Farm Mews

WS154BU

Old Road

WS154EX

Woodlands Way

WS154DD

Hall Road

WS154DH

Lichfield Road

WS151FG

Brindley Road