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About

Chadsmead is a residential ward located on the northern outskirts of the city of Lichfield. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war developments to more modern estates, providing homes for a significant portion of the city's population. Its layout includes local shopping parades catering to daily needs and several primary schools serving the community. The ward is defined by its proximity to open countryside while maintaining direct road links into the historic city centre.

The local geography is gently undulating, with the area situated on the eastern side of the Trent Valley. A notable feature is the presence of the Darwin Park employment area, which hosts a variety of businesses and light industrial units. Public green spaces are integrated throughout, including playing fields and recreational grounds. The ward is functionally connected to Lichfield, with residential life oriented around its own local facilities and the easy accessibility to the wider city's amenities and railway station.

Area overview

On average Chadsmead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chadsmead is £57,146 per year. There are 2 schools in Chadsmead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chadsmead is home to around 4,621 people, with a population density of about 3,003.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chadsmead Population
4,621
Population density
3,003.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.28(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.23(+43%)
Public order
7.79(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(0%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,174
90.35%
Other White
226
4.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.56%
Irish
25
0.54%
Total population: 4,620

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,190
32.53%
No qualifications
721
19.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
534
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
519
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
414
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 3,658

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
662
33.93%
Other social rented
508
26.04%
Owns with a mortgage
410
21.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
10.87%
Social rents from council
121
6.2%
Total households: 1,951

Property prices in Chadsmead

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Chadsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chadsmead in the 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 Chadsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£472,000
Flats9£165,000
Semi-Detached21£305,000
Terraced11£220,000

10 years median price trend in Chadsmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadsmead.

All postcodes in Chadsmead

WS137HD

The Leasowe

WS137JF

Greencroft

WS137QZ

Booth Close

WS137EA

Wheel Lane

WS137EW

Chadsmead

WS137TP

Tuke Place

WS137HQ

Thistley Nook

WS137EL

Kean Close

WS137JP

Dimbles Lane

WS137DR

Garrick Road

WS137DS

Garrick Close

WS137LY

Gaiastowe

WS137QG

Marks Walk

WS137JQ

Needwood Hill

WS137QJ

Heenan Grove

WS137ED

Grange Lane

WS137HU

Windmill Lane

WS137HB

Woods Croft

WS137LJ

Vale Close

WS137HR

Wood Ridings

WS137ET

Darwin Close

WS137JB

Oakenfield

WS137DT

Longstaff Croft

WS137JZ

James Green Way

WS137EG

Small Ridge

WS137DD

Prince Rupert Mews

WS137EH

Siddons Close

WS137EY

Lomax Close

WS137PU

Lukes Walk

WS137AX

Hill Crest Drive

WS137FA

Chadsmead

WS137NG

Curborough Road

WS137HA

The Leasowe

WS137HZ

Oakenfield

WS137JD

Oakenfield

WS137PA

Weston Road

WS137JT

Greencroft

WS137QP

Wheel Lane

WS137HJ

Friday Acre

WS137HS

Swallow Croft

WS137HW

Dimbles Lane

WS137HF

Swallow Croft

WS137BA

Beacon Street

WS137BQ

Beacon Gardens

WS137PB

Weston Road

WS137TW

Bell Close

WS137LN

Bulldog Lane

WS137ER

Prince Ruperts Way

WS137JE

Pipers Croft

WS137QQ

Stephens Walk

WS137EX

The Windings

WS137EP

Little Barrow Walk

WS137JG

Collins Hill

WS137QF

Matthews Walk

WS137EB

Martin Croft

WS137AR

Beacon Street

WS137QB

Peters Walk

WS137HP

Crane Field

WS137NA

The Parchments

WS137EF

Newton Road

WS137HE

Swallow Croft

WS137EQ

Weston Road

WS137QH

Wolsey Road

WS137JS

Dimbles Lane

WS137LS

Gaia Lane

WS137SQ

Western By-Pass

WS137HH

The Leasowe

WS137AJ

Beacon Street

WS137EN

Irving Close

WS137ES

Brook Close

WS137PY

Pauls Walk

WS137JA

Oakenfield

WS137LT

Gaiafields Road

WS138JA

Stafford Road

WS137LR

Gaia Lane

WS137PX

Christopher Walk

WS137EJ

Terry Close

WS137HX

Windmill Close

WS137DG

Cleveland Mews

WS137EE

Grange Lane

WS137EU

Anson Avenue

WS137BE

Forge Lane

WS137GY

Chadsmead

WS137HG

Giffords Croft

WS137QA

Thomas Green Way

WS138JD

Stafford Road

WS137AT

Nether Beacon

WS137BD

Smithy Lane

WS138HX

Grange Lane

WS137QE

Judes Walk

WS137LU

Gaialands Crescent

WS137LX

The Charters

WS137QW

Wheel Lane

WS137HY

Windmill Lane

WS137PZ

Augustines Walk

WS137EZ

Beecroft Avenue

WS137LZ

St Chads Road

Data Sources

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