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Lichfield East

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About

Lichfield East is a residential district located on the eastern side of the city centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its streets are quiet, with a notable amount of green space provided by several parks and the grounds of the Cathedral School. The area functions as a practical and settled neighbourhood for city living.

The district is defined by its proximity to the historic core, with St Michael's Church standing on Greenhill as a significant local landmark. Transport links are straightforward, with the A51 road running along its southern edge. The area includes the residential streets around Darwin Park and the quieter avenues near the city's cricket ground, creating a mostly suburban environment directly adjacent to Lichfield's more visited central areas.

Area overview

On average Lichfield East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lichfield East is £59,746 per year. There are 1 schools in Lichfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lichfield East is home to around 11,453 people, with a population density of about 2,765.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lichfield East Population
11,453
Population density
2,765.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.59(-57%)
Vehicle crime
6.11(-7%)
Other theft
5.41(-6%)
Shoplifting
4.89(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.63(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,496
91.64%
Other White
320
2.79%
Indian
105
0.92%
Irish
101
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.52%
Total population: 11,453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,026
41.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,575
16.11%
No qualifications
1,402
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 9,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,529
49.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,559
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
9.4%
Other social rented
365
7.13%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.48%
Total households: 5,118

Property prices in Lichfield East

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Lichfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lichfield East 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 Lichfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached81£465,000
Flats15£110,000
Semi-Detached43£295,000
Terraced28£304,975

10 years median price trend in Lichfield East

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

All postcodes in Lichfield East

WS136ET

Ash Grove

WS137RG

St Helens Road

WS149SP

Balmoral Close

WS149SU

Broad Lane

WS149XL

Abbotsford Road

WS136AN

Fecknam Way

WS136DA

Benson Close

WS136EW

Burton Old Road West

WS136FF

Mulberry Drive

WS137RZ

Samuel Close

WS149HX

Austin Cote Lane

Data Sources

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