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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

WS136PE

Maxtock Avenue

WS137NR

Curborough Road

WS136HR

Castle Dyke

WS136LR

Caterbanck Way

WS137NP

Stychbrook Gardens

WS137JS

Dimbles Lane

WS136NG

Bakers Lane

WS137JX

Francis Road

WS137JA

Oakenfield

WS137FE

Greenhough Road

WS136PZ

Beacon Street

WS137ND

St Chads Road

WS136PH

St Johns Close

WS137BG

Beacon Street

WS136LF

Greenhill Mews

WS137NH

Dimbles Hill

WS137JH

Hewitt Close

WS136DL

Cross Keys

WS136DP

Lombard Street

WS136ND

Boathouse Field

WS137PB

Weston Road

WS136DU

George Lane

WS136YZ

Frog Lane

WS137LG

The Close

WS136QT

Minster Pool Walk

WS137LF

Bird Street

WS136DR

Lombard Street

WS136LX

Bore Street

WS137PN

Curborough Road

WS137HY

Windmill Lane

WS136DW

Cross Keys

WS136PP

Birmingham Road

WS136AA

Dam Street

WS137QA

Thomas Green Way

WS136JX

Market Street

WS137QE

Judes Walk

WS144SB

Frog Lane

WS136AE

Dam Street

WS136EB

Church Street

WS136QF

Newbold Close

WS136JS

Conduit Street

WS137QB

Peters Walk

WS136TY

Maxwell Close

WS137NN

Ponesfield Road

WS137HR

Wood Ridings

WS137PY

Pauls Walk

WS136JE

Rotten Row

WS136NX

Parnell Avenue

WS137NY

Reynolds Close

WS137NL

Ponesfield Road

WS136QB

The Friary

WS137LS

Gaia Lane

WS136QX

Friary View

WS136SN

St Michael Road

WS136TZ

Maxwell Close

WS136RQ

Heathcot Place

WS136QY

Lower Sandford Street

WS136JZ

Lower Sandford Street

WS136NA

Bore Street

WS137AQ

Beacon Street

WS136RA

Lower Sandford Street

WS136SW

Wissage Road

WS136NJ

Ellsmore Meadow

WS137HG

Giffords Croft

WS136HT

Wade Street

WS136QE

Friary Road

WS136SD

Partridge Croft

WS136DN

Cross Keys

WS136DX

George Lane

WS136GF

Birmingham Road

WS136RP

The Whytmore

WS136LH

Market Street

WS136PG

Birmingham Road

WS136NB

Bore Street

WS137NJ

Leyfields

WS136FG

Mary Slater Road

WS137LB

Stowe

Data Sources

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