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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.5% 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 11 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
28.5%
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

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Lichfield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lichfield Central 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 Lichfield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£550,000£3,602
Flats66£217,500£3,363
Semi-Detached29£295,000£3,309
Terraced34£255,000£3,049

10 years median price trend in Lichfield Central

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

All postcodes in Lichfield Central

WS137SQ

Western By-Pass

WS136NF

Bakers Lane

WS137QZ

Booth Close

WS136NZ

Burwaye Close

WS137HW

Dimbles Lane

WS137LT

Gaiafields Road

WS136QA

Sandford Street

WS136JF

Backcester Lane

WS136EQ

Paradise

WS137JQ

Needwood Hill

WS137LN

Bulldog Lane

WS137NA

The Parchments

WS137AN

Seckham Road

WS137LY

Gaiastowe

WS136AB

Bird Street

WS136AD

The Old Stoneyard

WS137RP

Barn Close

WS136LS

Broadbent Close

WS136QW

Chesterfield Road

WS136NT

St John Street

WS137EW

Chadsmead

WS137NZ

Hawkins Close

WS137HD

The Leasowe

WS136SE

Drake Croft

WS136NP

Bird Street

WS137LU

Gaialands Crescent

WS137JZ

James Green Way

WS137PG

Purcell Avenue

WS137AL

Lillington Close

WS137EX

The Windings

WS137PA

Weston Road

WS136SL

St Michael Road

WS136XD

Castle Dyke

WS136FP

Cross Keys

WS137NW

Pones Green

WS137QG

Marks Walk

WS137NU

Anglesey Road

WS138FL

Trunkfield Meadow

WS137AY

Beacon Street

WS136GQ

Lower Sandford Street

WS136PF

Allington Avenue

WS137LD

The Close

WS136LQ

Breadmarket Street

WS137HJ

Friday Acre

WS137LJ

Vale Close

WS136BN

Stowe Street

WS136SJ

Partridge Croft

WS137LE

Stowe

WS137AS

Beacon Street

WS136TQ

Stowe

WS136JN

Lower Sandford Street

WS137PZ

Augustines Walk

WS136RU

Charter Mews

WS137NT

Weston Road

WS136JJ

Tamworth Street

WS137NQ

Curborough Road

WS136HL

Wade Street

WS136PY

Bird Street

WS137NB

St Chad's Road

WS137AA

Beacon Street

WS136QL

Friary Road

WS138FE

Whitehouse Drive

WS137QF

Matthews Walk

WS138FQ

Stonynge Place

WS137HP

Crane Field

WS137HT

Dimbles Lane

WS137RR

Ploughmans Walk

WS136PS

Deykin Road

WS138FP

Thropp Close

WS136RD

Lawrence Way

WS136EX

Cross Keys

WS136JU

Conduit Street

WS138JA

Stafford Road

WS136LE

Market Street

WS137JF

Greencroft

WS137PX

Christopher Walk

WS136UF

Beatrice Court

WS137HN

Dimbles Lane

WS136LA

Market Street

WS136PL

Birmingham Road

WS137DE

Beacon Street

WS136QP

Sainte Foy Avenue

WS138FN

Trunkfield Meadow

WS137JG

Collins Hill

WS136HS

Frog Lane

WS136QR

Monks Close

WS136DS

Lombard Street

WS137NS

The Garth

WS136PN

Bird Street

WS136QH

The Friary

WS137LP

Cathedral Rise

WS136BP

The Chequers

WS138JD

Stafford Road

WS137JR

Bloomfield Crescent

WS136RY

Lanthorn Close

WS137LH

The Close

WS136HZ

Station Road

WS136PR

Bird Street

WS136EA

Cross Keys

WS137JL

Bloomfield Crescent

Data Sources

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