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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

WS154EH

Tuppenhurst Lane

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

Data Sources

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