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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

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Area Profile

Boney Hay & Central Population

6,344

Population density

4,140.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.79(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.3(+14%)

Public order

7.25(+20%)

Vehicle crime

6.94(+7%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.57(-37%)

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

Median price£258,000

Price per sq ft£278

Sales (last 12 months)73

Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £325K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Boney Hay & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boney Hay & Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£340,000	£348	£258,400	£282,500	£420,000	£525,500
Semi-Detached	23	£245,000	£283	£191,000	£214,250	£280,000	£520,600
Terraced	21	£240,000	£280	£145,000	£180,000	£270,000	£315,000
Flats	9	£130,000	£195	£82,000	£108,500	£142,000	£158,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boney Hay & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£212,500	£122,500	£161,500	£150,000
2017	£210,000	£137,000	£175,000	£155,750
2018	£225,000	£85,000	£180,000	£165,000
2019	£237,500	—	£184,750	£157,500
2020	£272,500	£106,000	£188,500	£175,000
2021	£269,500	£120,000	£208,000	£203,500
2022	£270,000	£125,000	£230,000	£240,000
2023	£265,000	£115,000	£246,500	£212,000
2024	£295,000	£122,500	£240,000	£207,775
2025	£290,000	£109,000	£247,500	£241,000
2026	£330,000	£138,500	£205,000	£250,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boney Hay & Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£232	£151	£182	£207
2017	£232	£169	£186	£169
2018	£240	£127	£192	£200
2019	£248	—	£214	£177
2020	£264	£161	£212	£214
2021	£273	£169	£227	£235
2022	£290	£207	£247	£273
2023	£264	£181	£248	£282
2024	£330	£187	£260	£257
2025	£335	£228	£278	£292
2026	£345	£205	£247	£270

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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 Boney Hay & Central ward.

Local councillors

Di Evans

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Taylor

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sharon Taylor

Boney Hay & Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Boney Hay & Central

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boney Hay & Central

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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