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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 52 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
52
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.41(-36%)
Other theft
6.1(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.23(-21%)
Public order
3.92(-36%)
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 18 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Colton & the Ridwares area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £550,000.

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
Detached8£427,500
Semi-Detached6£283,500
Terraced4£262,500

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

WS153NZ

Colton Road

WS153QF

Church Lane

WS153HS

Blithbury Road

WS153SB

Yoxall Road

WS153HJ

Blithbury Road

WS153JL

Pipe Wood Lane

WS153JS

Bellamour Lane

WS153LW

Colton Road

WS153SF

Green Lane

WS153SJ

Rough Park

WS153FT

Colton & the Ridwares

WS153JA

Uttoxeter Road

WS153LR

Bellamour Lane

WS153FJ

The Maltings

WS153FS

Scholars Gate

WS153QR

Uttoxeter Road

WS153FP

Townfield Croft

WS153HL

Blithbury Road

Data Sources

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