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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 61 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
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(-22%)
Other theft
6.92(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(-2%)
Public order
5.44(-11%)
Burglary
5.44(+34%)
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 16 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 in Longdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£557,500
Semi-Detached2£402,500

10 years median price trend in Longdon

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

All postcodes in Longdon

WS138DW

Summerhouse Lane

WS138ED

Longdon

WS154LG

High Street

WS138HE

Tewnals Lane

WS151QQ

Lower Way

WS132AB

Longdon

WS138BT

Dark Lane

WS138BX

Ford Lane

WS154NJ

Coldwell

WS138DN

Summerhouse Lane

WS154QS

Stoneywell Lane

WS154NG

Commonside

WS154QT

Hawcroft

WS138DB

Shute Hill

WS138DU

Cross In Hand Lane

WS138EP

Nash Lane

WS138HG

Seedymill Lane

WS151QD

Upper Way

WS151QF

Stockings Lane

WS154LH

Giddywell Lane

WS151QA

Upper Way

WS154LY

Chapel Lane

WS154NL

Goosemoor Green

WS154PA

Brook End

WS138DD

Lower Lane

WS138DP

Greenways

WS138DT

Longdon

WS154PE

Brook End

Data Sources

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