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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £63,049 per year. There are 3 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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Longdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longdon 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 Longdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£525,000£3,852
Semi-Detached10£299,000£3,875
Terraced2£282,500£3,131

10 years median price trend in Longdon

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

All postcodes in Longdon

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

Data Sources

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