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Colton & the Ridwares

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About

The Colton & the Ridwares ward is located in the eastern part of the Lichfield district, encompassing the villages of Colton, Pipe Ridware, Mavesyn Ridware, and Hamstall Ridware. The area is largely rural, characterised by agricultural land and the valley of the River Trent, which forms part of its eastern boundary. Settlements here are small, centred on historic churches and village greens, with a network of minor roads connecting them.

The landscape is defined by the Trent and its tributaries, with flood meadows and older agricultural patterns shaping the scenery. The parish church of St Nicholas in Mavesyn Ridware contains a notable medieval effigy of Sir Robert de Mavesyn, linking directly to the area's manorial history. This is a quiet part of the district where farming and residential life are the predominant features.

Area overview

On average Colton & the Ridwares has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colton & the Ridwares is £54,094 per year. There are 3 schools in Colton & the Ridwares: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colton & the Ridwares is home to around 2,294 people, with a population density of about 58.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colton & the Ridwares Population
2,294
Population density
58.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.33(-27%)
Other theft
5.67(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-55%)
Burglary
4.36(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,206
96.21%
Indian
21
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.74%
Other White
14
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.44%
Total population: 2,293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
651
32.93%
Level 3 (A level)
349
17.65%
No qualifications
333
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
279
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 1,977

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
456
46.91%
Owns with a mortgage
319
32.82%
Other social rented
72
7.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
7.3%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.57%
Total households: 972

Property prices in Colton & the Ridwares

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Colton & the Ridwares area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colton & the Ridwares 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 Colton & the Ridwares over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced5£235,000
Semi-Detached9£240,000
Detached13£450,000

10 years median price trend in Colton & the Ridwares

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colton & the Ridwares.

All postcodes in Colton & the Ridwares

WS153QA

Coachmans Walk

WS153JQ

Blithbury Road

WS153LQ

Hollow Lane

WS153RE

Wade Lane

WS153HF

Colton Road

WS153HA

Colton Road

WS153JW

Bellamour Way

WS153LW

Colton Road

WS153RJ

Oaklands Close

WS153RH

Sandford Close

WS153RF

Wade Lane

WS153QH

Nethertown

WS153SG

Colton & the Ridwares

WS152HQ

Colton Road

WS153NE

Littlehay Manor

WS153LS

Colton Road

WS153QD

Church Lane

WS153LE

Manor Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.