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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

All postcodesin Longdon

WS138HE

Tewnals Lane

WS138DA

Shute Hill

WS138DT

Longdon

WS154PR

The Croft

WS154NF

Windmill Lane

WS138BZ

Shute Hill

WS151QJ

Grange Hill

WS154QS

Stoneywell Lane

WS154LN

Horsey Lane

WS151PX

Batesway

WS154PA

Brook End

WS138BT

Dark Lane

WS154LT

Dollymakers Hill

WS154NE

Shaw Lane

WS138ER

Hay Barn Apartments

WS138DR

Summerhouse Lane

WS154PB

Brook End

WS154LX

School Lane

WS154LP

Cross Ash

WS138BN

Abnalls Lane

WS154LQ

Stockings Lane

WS154LY

Chapel Lane

WS151QE

Huntsmans Hill

WS154LR

Tithe Barn

WS138DH

Green Lane

WS154PW

Swan Close

WS138DX

Cross In Hand Lane

WS138DS

Longdon

WS138BY

Ford Lane

WS138DY

Cross In Hand Lane