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About

Longdon ward covers a large rural area on the eastern edge of the Lichfield district. It is characterised by farmland, scattered hamlets, and small villages like Longdon itself and Elmhurst. The landscape includes sections of the ancient Needwood Forest and is bordered by the River Trent to the east. This area forms part of the Trent Valley Washlands, a distinct floodplain environment.

The settlement pattern is dispersed, with a mix of agricultural land and residential properties. Local governance is handled through a parish council. A notable feature is the presence of the historic St. James the Great Church in Longdon village, which dates to the 13th century. The ward's economy has traditional ties to farming, with land use primarily for arable crops and pasture.

Area overview

On average Longdon has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longdon is £63,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Longdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longdon is home to around 2,023 people, with a population density of about 67.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longdon Population
2,023
Population density
67.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-23%)
Other theft
8.4(+48%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(-9%)
Public order
5.44(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.44(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,959
96.84%
Other White
21
1.04%
Other
9
0.44%
Irish
7
0.35%
Chinese
5
0.25%
Total population: 2,023

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
671
37.65%
Level 3 (A level)
293
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
250
14.03%
No qualifications
241
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
159
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 1,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
460
52.75%
Owns with a mortgage
264
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
8.26%
Other social rented
46
5.28%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.87%
Total households: 872

Property prices in Longdon

Median price£472,500
Price per sq ft£366
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £648K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £366 per square foot) in Longdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£617,500£421
Terraced3£325,000£347
Semi-Detached8£299,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longdon.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£425,500£249,000
2017£395,000£255,000
2018£470,000£395,000
2019£427,500£327,500
2020£522,500£386,500
2021£494,500£233,500
2022£590,000£327,500
2023£625,000£275,000
2024£812,500£380,000
2025£522,500£299,475
2026£792,500£311,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longdon.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£265£189
2017£259£220
2018£326£265
2019£275£384
2020£330£276
2021£346£231
2022£354£316
2023£365£295
2024£319£355
2025£360£366
2026£465£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longdon 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Longdon ward.

Local councillors

Robert William Strachan

Longdon - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Longdon

Is Longdon safe?

Longdon records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Longdon?

The median sale price in Longdon is £472,500 (about £366 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longdon?

Longdon has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longdon?

Longdon scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longdon sits around rank 24,010 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 Longdon?

The average household income in Longdon is around £63,100 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Longdon?

Longdon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Robert William Strachan (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Longdon

WS138EP

Nash Lane

WS151QH

Shavers Lane

WS154QP

St James Close

WS154LH

Giddywell Lane

WS132AA

Ivison Way

WS138HY

Stafford Road

WS132AD

Longdon

WS154NJ

Coldwell

WS138DP

Greenways

WS138HF

Tewnals Lane

WS138DN

Summerhouse Lane

WS151QD

Upper Way

WS154PF

Mill Way

WS154QA

Hill Top

WS138BX

Ford Lane

WS154QE

Church Hill

WS138EZ

Nash Lane

WS154LW

Horsey Lane

WS154QD

Lysways Lane

WS138DW

Summerhouse Lane

WS154QW

Borough Lane

WS154ND

Chapel Lane

WS138HB

Fox Lane

WS138DE

Lower Lane

WS138DJ

Briertey Hill Lane

WS154QT

Hawcroft

WS154DY

Lichfield Road

WS154QR

Ford Lane

WS154PJ

Ford Lane

WS154PE

Brook End

WS138DL

Dodds Lane

WS138EY

Fox Lane

WS154NW

Stoneywell Lane

WS151QB

Upper Way

WS138HU

Grange Lane

WS138HQ

Lichfield Road

WS138HH

Lysways Lane

WS132AP

Longdon

WS138ES

Netherstowe Lane

WS132AB

Longdon

WS151QA

Upper Way

WS154QL

Dark Lane

WS138DZ

Cross In Hand Lane

WS138BU

Dark Lane

WS154NN

Stoneywell Lane

WS154PZ

Lysways Lane

WS138DU

Cross In Hand Lane

WS154PG

Church Way

WS154QN

Borough Lane

WS138DF

Lower Lane

WS154NL

Goosemoor Green

WS154LL

Red Hill

WS154QB

Lysways Lane

WS154QG

Hay Lane

WS138HG

Seedymill Lane

WS154QQ

Hay Lane

WS138BS

Little Pipe Lane

WS154LJ

Bardy Lane

WS154PT

Church Hill

WS154LG

High Street

WS138DG

Lower Lane

WS154NH

Windmill Bank

WS154PX

Church Hill

WS154PP

Brook End

WS138BP

Hobstone Hill

WS154LE

Bradley Lakes

WS151PG

The Grange

WS154QJ

Borough Lane

WS154PU

Church Hill

WS154PQ

Berkley Way

WS154QH

Smithy Lane

WS132AR

Longdon

WS154PL

Brook End

WS154NP

Stoneywell Lane

WS151QG

Lower Way

WS138ED

Longdon

WS154LU

Malthouses

WS138HA

Fox Lane

WS154PH

Beech Walk

WS151QQ

Lower Way

WS154PS

Church Hill

WS154QF

Rookery Cottages

WS138DB

Shute Hill

WS138EX

Fog Cottages

WS151PY

Brereton Hill Lane

WS154NQ

Commonside

WS154PY

Church Hill

WS138DQ

Common Side

WS154LF

Hood Lane

WS154PD

Brook End

WS154NG

Commonside

WS151QF

Stockings Lane

WS154PN

Brook End

WS138HD

Tewnals Lane

WS151QL

Startley Lane

WS151PZ

Upper Way

WS154LD

Brereton Cross

WS132AH

Longdon

WS138HZ

Stafford Road

WS138DD

Lower Lane