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Boney Hay & Central

About

Boney Hay & Central ward lies in the eastern part of Lichfield, encompassing a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs. The area includes the historic Boney Hay neighbourhood, characterised by its established housing, alongside the more central urban environment near the city's core. It is primarily a residential district, with a network of shops and services catering to daily needs along main routes like Church Street and Birmingham Road.

The ward contains the grounds of the former Boney Hay Hall, a historic estate now forming a significant green space within the community. This area provides a focal point for local recreation and is bordered by residential developments. Public transport connections are central to the ward's function, linking it to wider Lichfield and beyond, while the local landscape subtly slopes towards the Crane Brook, a tributary of the Curborough Brook.

Area overview

On average Boney Hay & Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boney Hay & Central is £50,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Boney Hay & Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boney Hay & Central is home to around 6,344 people, with a population density of about 4,140.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Boney Hay & Central Population

6,344

Population density

4,140.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.15(-8%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.66(+3%)

Public order

8.67(+42%)

Vehicle crime

4.73(-28%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.26(-41%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,107

96.23%

Other White

0.74%

Indian

0.69%

Irish

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.41%

Total population: 6,346

Economics

No qualifications

1,239

22.94%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,193

22.09%

Level 3 (A level)

978

18.11%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

786

14.56%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

659

12.2%

Total 16+ residents: 5,400

Housing

Owns outright

1,323

46.87%

Owns with a mortgage

792

28.06%

Other social rented

356

12.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

227

8.04%

Social rents from council

2.2%

Total households: 2,823

Property prices in Boney Hay & Central

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Boney Hay & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Boney Hay & Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£292,500	£224,100	£264,000	£391,250	£510,250
Flats	3	£140,000	£126,500	£132,500	£147,500	£153,500
Semi-Detached	30	£240,000	£189,450	£216,375	£265,000	£297,875
Terraced	11	£242,000	£184,750	£219,500	£257,500	£283,750

10 years median price trend in Boney Hay & Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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