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Lichfield Central

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About

Lichfield Central sits around the Cathedral Close and Market Square, with a compact grid of streets that frame civic and commercial life. Shopfronts, cafes and the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum line Market Street and the adjoining lanes, while the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and municipal buildings occupy short stretches of Church Street and Bird Street. The regular market and pedestrian routes concentrate activity close to the cathedral, and the three spires of Lichfield Cathedral rise above the roofs as a constant point of reference for orientation.

The Close itself contains ecclesiastical buildings, stone gateways and lawns that open directly onto the surrounding streets, creating short walking loops through the heart of the city. Small courtyards and medieval passageways give quick access to shops and services, and plaques around the centre record local history and notable figures. Visitors and residents move between civic spaces, cultural venues and museum sites within a short walk, keeping most everyday amenities within the central area.

Area overview

On average Lichfield Central has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lichfield Central is £50,264 per year. There are 7 schools in Lichfield Central: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lichfield Central is home to around 10,724 people, with a population density of about 3,097.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lichfield Central Population
10,724
Population density
3,097.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.31(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.83(+140%)
Shoplifting
17.81(+105%)
Public order
13.89(+129%)
Vehicle crime
10.91(+68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,645
89.96%
Other White
440
4.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
107
1%
Indian
70
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
70
0.65%
Total population: 10,722

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,917
33.22%
No qualifications
1,823
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,235
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
977
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 8,781

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,480
29.29%
Owns outright
1,397
27.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,028
20.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
758
15%
Social rents from council
234
4.63%
Total households: 5,053

Property prices in Lichfield Central

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £388K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Lichfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lichfield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£525,000£341
Semi-Detached28£305,000£300
Terraced31£260,000£288
Flats66£211,000£298

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lichfield Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lichfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£170,500£200,000£175,000
2017£415,000£225,000£227,500£209,500
2018£380,000£216,000£230,000£190,000
2019£380,000£215,000£242,000£187,000
2020£421,000£220,000£240,000£224,075
2021£502,500£189,950£280,000£245,500
2022£545,000£219,995£276,000£243,500
2023£428,000£190,000£287,500£245,000
2024£472,500£220,000£275,000£239,500
2025£487,500£230,000£291,250£255,000
2026£550,000£197,000£315,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lichfield Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lichfield Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£263£232£196
2017£284£351£226£228
2018£280£315£250£207
2019£309£315£236£223
2020£331£298£248£257
2021£319£267£276£268
2022£365£303£301£269
2023£353£304£309£262
2024£377£337£276£269
2025£329£333£294£280
2026£342£298£304£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lichfield Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lichfield Central 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.

Frequently asked questions about Lichfield Central

Is Lichfield Central safe?

Lichfield Central records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lichfield Central?

The median sale price in Lichfield Central is £260,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lichfield Central?

Lichfield Central has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 2 secondary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lichfield Central?

Lichfield Central scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lichfield Central sits around rank 15,034 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 Lichfield Central?

The average household income in Lichfield Central is around £50,264 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Lichfield Central

WS136JH

Backcester Lane

WS136DT

Lombard Gardens

WS137JB

Oakenfield

WS136LJ

Bore Street

WS136FB

Parsons View

WS136YU

Stowe

WS136NW

Bains Drive

WS136RG

Bore Street

WS137FA

Chadsmead

WS136NQ

Stowe

WS136LZ

Bore Street

WS136UT

Birmingham Road

WS136QZ

Swan Road

WS137JJ

Dimbles Lane

WS136GG

Bird Street

WS137QQ

Stephens Walk

WS136LT

Maddocke Walk

WS137RS

Fallowfield

WS136BF

Sandfield Close

WS136PT

Bird Street

WS136QQ

Friary Avenue

WS136PW

Bird Street

WS138FG

Lightwood Close

WS137LW

Gaia Lane

WS136JR

Conduit Street

WS137AD

Beacon Street

WS136LL

Bore Street

WS136UU

Birmingham Road

WS144SJ

Frog Lane

WS136QJ

Friary Road

WS137LA

Quonians Lane

WS137HL

Dimbles Lane

WS136NU

St John Street

WS136FJ

Sandford Gate

WS136SQ

Lunns Croft

WS136NR

Boathouse Field

WS137PJ

Purcell Avenue

WS137PQ

Handel Walk

WS136RB

Lower Sandford Street

WS137GY

Chadsmead

WS137AP

Swinfen Broun Road

WS137PF

Oakley Close

WS136PJ

Birmingham Road

WS137AW

Erasmus Way

WS136SF

Mallard Croft

WS136NH

Sandfield Meadow

WS136UE

Levetts Gate

WS137DB

Jordan Close

WS136AQ

Stowe Street

WS136SG

Smithfield Rise

WS137JP

Dimbles Lane

WS136HU

Birmingham Road

WS137JN

Bloomfield Crescent

WS136HY

Levetts Fields

WS136UA

Deykin Road

WS136HX

Station Road

WS137NX

Willow Tree Close

WS137EZ

Beecroft Avenue

WS137NF

Miller Close

WS136LG

Breadmarket Street

WS136QD

Queen Street

WS137LX

The Charters

WS136JP

Tamworth Street

WS137AH

Beacon Mews

WS136XB

Frog Lane

WS137LZ

St Chads Road

WS136DZ

Church Street

WS136HH

Bore Street

WS138HX

Grange Lane

WS137AF

Whitehall

WS138FJ

Colling Drive

WS136SH

Lunns Croft

WS136PU

Tewe Place

WS137PL

Elgar Close

WS136QG

The Friary

WS137PU

Lukes Walk

WS136TU

Swan Mews

WS137RT

Shepherd Close

WS137AU

Greenhough Road

WS136AF

Stowe Street

WS136FA

Birmingham Road

WS137FD

Leomansley

WS137PH

Purcell Avenue

WS136WN

Sandford Street

WS137NG

Curborough Road

WS136AG

Partridge Croft

WS136PB

St John Street

WS137LR

Gaia Lane

WS136LU

Bore Street

WS137PD

Paget Close

WS136DY

Greenhill

WS137FG

Greenhough Road

WS137RW

Meadowbrook Road

WS137AG

Shaw Lane

WS136JW

Tamworth Street

WS136PA

Sainte Foy Avenue

WS137JD

Oakenfield

WS136FL

Tamworth Street

WS136YY

Stowe

WS136NS

Thacker Drive