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About

St John's ward occupies a central position within the historic city of Lichfield, situated to the west of the city centre and cathedral. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets are quiet, with local shops and schools serving the community. The ward includes the grounds of the former St John's Hospital, which contribute to its green spaces.

A key feature is the presence of St John's Street, a thoroughfare that leads directly towards the city's historic core. The area is bounded by the Birmingham Road to the north and the railway line to the south, defining its urban footprint. Residents have convenient access to the wider city amenities while maintaining a distinct neighbourhood atmosphere. The local parish church of St John the Baptist, with its medieval origins, stands as a focal point in the ward.

Area overview

On average St John's has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's is £63,612 per year. There are 5 schools in St John's: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St John's is home to around 5,924 people, with a population density of about 1,427.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St John's Population
5,924
Population density
1,427.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.42(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.02(+39%)
Public order
6.25(+3%)
Vehicle crime
6.25(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,373
90.7%
Other White
121
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
70
1.18%
Indian
63
1.06%
Bangladeshi
55
0.93%
Total population: 5,924

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,293
47.41%
Level 3 (A level)
782
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
593
12.26%
No qualifications
543
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
354
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 4,837

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,008
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
903
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
286
11.27%
Other social rented
246
9.69%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.34%
Total households: 2,538

Property prices in St John's

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£362
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£267K – £493K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £362 per square foot) in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£575,000£391
Semi-Detached32£315,000£354
Terraced15£290,000£357
Flats15£185,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St John's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411,250£150,000£252,250£192,000
2017£410,000£160,000£268,500£229,000
2018£440,000£160,000£260,500£192,250
2019£444,500£165,500£275,000£223,000
2020£475,000£162,750£310,000£246,000
2021£430,000£164,225£304,950£252,750
2022£477,475£188,975£330,000£322,000
2023£505,000£181,000£320,500£260,000
2024£455,953£188,750£336,362£280,500
2025£510,000£189,000£325,000£292,500
2026£494,250£192,500£295,000£288,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St John's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£216£243£269
2017£289£229£255£252
2018£291£210£273£269
2019£314£231£274£271
2020£337£236£308£276
2021£340£241£318£313
2022£370£259£346£338
2023£373£265£360£351
2024£402£282£334£337
2025£396£280£360£352
2026£376£268£322£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St John's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St John's 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 St John's ward.

Local councillors

Jeyan Anketell

St John's - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John Smith

St John's - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Rosie Harvey-Coggins

St John's - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about St John's

Is St John's safe?

St John's records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St John's?

The median sale price in St John's is £362,500 (about £362 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St John's?

St John's has 4 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St John's?

St John's scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St John's sits around rank 27,826 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 St John's?

The average household income in St John's is around £63,612 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St John's?

St John's is represented by 3 elected councillors: Jeyan Anketell (Labour Party), John Smith (Liberal Democrats) and Rosie Harvey-Coggins (Labour Party).

All postcodesin St John's

WS149DS

St John's

WS149AR

Boley Close

WS149ER

Cricket Lane

WS149BS

Birmingham Road

WS140AL

Bridgeman Way

WS149AL

Oakhurst

WS140GL

Waterloo Croft

WS149BG

Masefield Close

WS149HH

Woodfields Drive

WS149HL

Quarry Hills Lane

WS149DL

Seward Close

WS149DR

Barnfield Close

WS140AG

Claypit Lane

WS149ZH

Davis Drive

WS140DZ

Clews Lane

WS140GG

Alamein Way

WS149AG

Greenwood Drive

WS140GN

Armada Close

WS149FJ

Nelson Close

WS149UQ

Eaton Croft

WS149EH

Marsh Lane

WS149GU

Goodwin Drive

WS149BU

Shortbutts Lane

WS149DT

Upper St John Street

WS149AX

Buckingham Gardens

WS149QZ

Harper Grove

WS140FF

Neville Drive

WS149HP

Hunter Close

WS149RB

Knowle Lane

WS149BH

Dovehouse Fields

WS140FH

Allsopp Road

WS149HD

Tamworth Road

WS149GS

Blackberry Avenue

WS140BJ

Gee Close

WS140EB

Wilkinson Drive

WS149BN

Blackberry Avenue

WS140AB

Redlock Field

WS149DD

Masefield Close

WS149ED

Upper St John Street

WS149BT

Shortbutts Lane

WS140FD

Gilliver Court

WS149BD

Spencer Road

WS149EU

Waverley Walk

WS140AE

Fosseway Lane

WS149HA

Tamworth Road

WS149ET

Wiltell Road Industrial Estate

WS140GJ

Armada Close

WS149DB

Scott Close

WS149TP

Cairns Close

WS149GA

Baker Way

WS149AH

Elm Gardens

WS149AP

Boley Lane

WS149FF

Davidson Road

WS149FL

Victory Close

WS149GG

Whittle Street

WS149DN

Hillside

WS140FE

Insley Avenue

WS149QH

London Road

WS149EE

Upper St John Street

WS140AP

The Maltings

WS149EB

Beech Gardens

WS149AQ

Highcroft Crescent

WS149BE

Shakespeare Avenue

WS149GD

Axten Avenue

WS149AF

Cherry Orchard

WS149DZ

Davidson Road

WS149FN

Victory Close

WS149EL

Longbridge Road

WS149RA

Birmingham Road

WS149DG

Borrowcop Lane

WS149BB

Chaucer Close

WS140GF

Waterloo Croft

WS149DX

Upper St John Street

WS149HF

Ryknild Street

WS149DF

Borrowcop Lane

WS149AS

Hazel Grove

WS149HG

Tamworth Road

WS149HQ

Gorse Lane

WS149RG

Rae Jones Close

WS149AJ

Oakhurst

WS149SP

Balmoral Close

WS149AU

Buckingham Gardens

WS149PJ

Quarry Hills Close

WS140DY

Lowther Street

WS140FB

Dixon Close

WS140GE

Falkland Road

WS149RD

Knowle Lane

WS149DP

Kenilworth Road

WS149AD

Sanders Way

WS149EQ

London Road

WS140FQ

Bridgeman Walk

WS149FG

Davidson Road

WS149GH

Mullarkey Drive

WS140DD

Deans Slade Drive

WS149ZQ

St John's

WS149FB

Pascoe Drive

WS149EF

Upper St John Street

WS149QF

Baker Way

WS140GD

Crecy Place

WS149AE

St Josephs Close