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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 34 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
34
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
19.5(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.1(-23%)
Other theft
2.44(-57%)
Public order
1.99(-67%)
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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£445,000
Flats4£146,500
Semi-Detached17£295,000
Terraced8£295,000

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

All postcodes in Highfield

WS70HQ

Lichfield Road

WS79LJ

Macadam Close

WS79BA

Rugeley Road

WS79BP

Wentworth Close

WS79QQ

Cavell Road

WS79DA

Highfield Road

WS79HD

Springle Styche Lane

WS79LD

Boulton Close

WS79DJ

Chaseley Gardens

WS79LB

Trevithick Close

WS79LW

Cort Drive

WS70HX

Lichfield Road

WS79QR

Nightingale Walk

WS72PQ

Chorley Road

WS79BN

Rugeley Road

WS79JR

Manifold Close

WS79HQ

Rugeley Road

WS79JT

Penk Drive

WS79QT

Nightingale Walk

WS79HU

Selwyn Road

WS79QE

Gettings Close

WS79JF

Severn Drive

WS79BB

Pooles Way

Data Sources

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