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About

Highfield is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Lichfield. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent suburban housing developments, alongside older properties. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the A51 road forming a significant boundary. The ward contains a number of schools and community facilities, contributing to its self-contained nature within the city.

The local landscape is gently undulating, with some streets offering distant views across the surrounding Staffordshire countryside. A notable local feature is the presence of the Darwin Walk, a pathway that follows the route of a former railway line, providing a green corridor for walking and cycling. Open spaces like this are integrated within the housing areas, offering accessible recreation. The ward maintains a quiet, predominantly residential atmosphere distinct from the historic centre.

Area overview

On average Highfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfield is £60,487 per year. There are 3 schools in Highfield: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfield is home to around 4,512 people, with a population density of about 697.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfield Population
4,512
Population density
697.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.62(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.76(-12%)
Public order
2.66(-56%)
Other theft
2.66(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,305
95.35%
Other White
44
0.97%
Irish
38
0.84%
Indian
35
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.53%
Total population: 4,515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,319
34.42%
Level 3 (A level)
710
18.53%
No qualifications
564
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
547
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 3,832

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
994
53.07%
Owns with a mortgage
634
33.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
149
7.96%
Other social rented
66
3.52%
Other forms of private rent
19
1.01%
Total households: 1,873

Property prices in Highfield

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£445,000£3,716
Flats5£160,000£2,652
Semi-Detached21£300,000£3,419
Terraced6£320,000£3,205

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

WS79HA

Rugeley Road

WS79QQ

Cavell Road

WS79EH

Woodhouses Road

WS79JY

Stour Close

WS79EX

Nether Lane

WS79QP

Shaftesbury Drive

WS79DG

Squires Gate

WS79LD

Boulton Close

WS79JS

Tean Close

WS79BX

Keble Close

WS79EB

Church Road

WS138BH

Spade Green

WS138BW

Abnalls Lane

WS79AU

Bramble Lane

WS79JG

Leam Drive

WS79DH

Gorstey Lea

WS79HF

Rugeley Road

WS79BZ

Shirelea Close

WS79QB

Gregory Road

WS79QU

Selwyn Road

WS79JN

Derwent Grove

WS79BU

Rose Lane

WS138BL

Abnalls Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.