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About

Curborough ward lies on the northeastern edge of Lichfield, encompassing a mix of residential and rural landscapes. The area includes the modern housing developments around Curborough and Elmhurst, providing suburban living close to the city. To the north and east, the ward opens into agricultural land and the green spaces surrounding Curborough Sprint Course. This creates a distinct transition from the more built-up parts of Lichfield into the Staffordshire countryside.

The ward is notably defined by the presence of Curborough Sprint Course, a dedicated motorsport venue hosting national hill climb and sprint events. This facility brings a specific character to the area, contrasting with the quieter residential streets and farmland. The overall environment is one of a community positioned at the city's boundary, with direct access to both urban amenities and open rural lanes.

Area overview

On average Curborough has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Curborough is £54,943 per year. There are 4 schools in Curborough: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Curborough is home to around 4,273 people, with a population density of about 3,716.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Curborough Population
4,273
Population density
3,716.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.95(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.11(+22%)
Vehicle crime
8.66(+33%)
Public order
7.25(+20%)
Other theft
6.32(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,955
92.54%
Other White
119
2.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.98%
Indian
27
0.63%
Irish
23
0.54%
Total population: 4,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
838
24.09%
Level 4 qualifications or above
790
22.71%
Level 3 (A level)
574
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
535
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
13.51%
Total 16+ residents: 3,479

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
590
31.74%
Owns outright
572
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
450
24.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
7.21%
Social rents from council
72
3.87%
Total households: 1,859

Property prices in Curborough

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£246K – £321K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £329 per square foot) in Curborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Curborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£352,500£332
Semi-Detached12£277,500£360
Terraced12£221,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Curborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Curborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£197,500£150,975
2017£235,000£183,000£185,000
2018£254,000£209,000£175,000
2019£245,000£205,998£172,500
2020£256,500£240,000£213,000
2021£418,128£238,000£199,500
2022£300,000£240,000£205,000
2023£290,000£245,000£216,250
2024£300,000£257,500£235,000
2025£361,250£276,939£210,000
2026£365,000£280,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Curborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Curborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£232£164
2017£250£213£216
2018£278£278£189
2019£279£268£212
2020£302£276£235
2021£262£261£215
2022£333£278£248
2023£315£291£237
2024£337£303£269
2025£332£299£232
2026£332£375£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Curborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Curborough in the last year.

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 Curborough ward.

Local councillors

Matthew John Wallens

Curborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Curborough

Is Curborough safe?

Curborough records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Curborough?

The median sale price in Curborough is £277,500 (about £329 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Curborough?

Curborough has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Curborough?

Curborough scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Curborough sits around rank 17,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Curborough?

The average household income in Curborough is around £54,943 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Curborough?

Curborough is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matthew John Wallens (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Curborough

WS137SL

Winchester Close

WS137SF

Curborough

WS137SZ

Barratt Court

WS137NW

Pones Green

WS137PT

Simpson Road

WS137HN

Dimbles Lane

WS137TJ

Watery Lane

WS137NR

Curborough Road

WS137SR

Truro Close

WS137RT

Shepherd Close

WS137NX

Willow Tree Close

WS137SH

Southwark Close

WS137PS

Simpson Road

WS137NP

Stychbrook Gardens

WS137JY

Giles Road

WS137RE

St Annes Road

WS137HT

Dimbles Lane

WS137NS

The Garth

WS137SJ

Norwich Close

WS137PL

Elgar Close

WS137TH

Watchman Close

WS137RU

Field Road

WS137SG

Curborough

WS137NQ

Curborough Road

WS137SA

Curborough

WS137RR

Ploughmans Walk

WS137NT

Weston Road

WS137PP

Harwood Road

WS137NF

Miller Close

WS137RL

Meadowbrook Road

WS137NB

St Chad's Road

WS137HL

Dimbles Lane

WS137JU

Giles Road

WS137SN

Salisbury Close

WS137PQ

Handel Walk

WS137NY

Reynolds Close

WS137PR

Jackson Road

WS137PJ

Purcell Avenue

WS137TB

Kilby Avenue

WS137PH

Purcell Avenue

WS137SW

Lincoln Close

WS137JX

Francis Road

WS137SY

Curborough

WS137PG

Purcell Avenue

WS137JJ

Dimbles Lane

WS137NZ

Hawkins Close

WS137NJ

Leyfields

WS137PD

Paget Close

WS137RB

Curborough Road

WS137SP

Worcester Close

WS137RN

Meadowbrook Road

WS137RP

Barn Close

WS137JR

Bloomfield Crescent

WS137NU

Anglesey Road

WS137RA

St Margarets Road

WS137NH

Dimbles Hill

WS137PN

Curborough Road

WS137TG

Wassall Lane

WS137SS

Gloucester Close

WS137NN

Ponesfield Road

WS137RG

St Helens Road

WS137TA

Cain Close

WS137JN

Bloomfield Crescent

WS137TD

Thomas Lane

WS137RD

St Catherines Road

WS137PW

Curborough Road

WS137JL

Bloomfield Crescent

WS137RZ

Samuel Close

WS137RS

Fallowfield

WS137RF

St Marys Road

WS137NL

Ponesfield Road

WS137RW

Meadowbrook Road

WS137ND

St Chads Road

WS137TE

Vallentin Way

WS137PF

Oakley Close

WS137SE

Watery Lane

WS137JH

Hewitt Close