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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 moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% 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 £63,654 per year. There are 6 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
9.3%
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

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St John's 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 St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£602,500£4,216
Flats15£185,000£2,956
Semi-Detached38£315,000£3,787
Terraced15£295,000£3,805

10 years median price trend in St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.

All postcodes in St John's

WS149AN

Cherry Orchard

WS149HS

Gledhill Park

WS149EP

London Road

WS149HW

Quarry Hills Lane

WS149BZ

The Paddock

WS149ZF

Flanagan Road

WS149QJ

London Road

WS149BJ

Birmingham Road

WS149WB

Bagnall Close

WS149DQ

Hillside

WS140BT

Gallimore Drive

WS149HN

Wentworth Drive

WS140FN

Hall Road

WS149SR

Grosvenor Close

WS149BQ

Chapel Lane

WS140FA

Barlow Street

WS149GR

Strawberry Lane

WS140EE

Osborne Road

WS149ZX

Child Close

WS140GH

Agincourt Road

WS149BX

Byron Avenue

WS149FD

Trafalgar Way

WS149BA

Chapel Lane

WS149GE

Smith Close

WS149FP

St John's

WS149AY

Ivanhoe Road

WS149DU

Upper St John Street

WS149FS

Victory Close

WS149FQ

Victory Close

WS149DE

King's Hill Road

WS149BY

Wordsworth Close

WS140BQ

Raby Drive

WS149GF

Turner Road

WS149EJ

London Road

WS149DH

Hillside

WS149RF

Manor Rise

WS149AZ

Essington Close

WS140AD

Fosseway

WS149HB

Tamworth Road

WS149GP

Pear Tree Close

WS140FG

Espin Close

WS149BL

Birmingham Road

WS140FP

Carthy Close

WS140FR

Claypit Lane

WS149FR

Victory Close

WS140FJ

Shipley Lane

WS149ES

The Sycamores

WS140AA

Chesterfield Road

WS149EW

Cromwells Meadow

WS149BP

Shortbutts Close

WS149FE

Trafalgar Way

WS149FW

Abraham Avenue

WS149FH

Trafalgar Way

WS149BW

Birmingham Road

WS149WZ

Foxglove Close

WS149AB

Mesnes Green

WS140BF

Bridgeman Way

WS149AT

Buckingham Gardens

WS149HE

Tamworth Road

WS149EZ

Tamworth Road

WS140FL

Mason Avenue

WS149EN

Longbridge Road

WS149GJ

Ward Close

WS149HR

Keble Drive

WS149DW

Burns Close

WS149FX

Hardy Place

WS140DQ

Chesterfield Walk

WS149EY

Tamworth Road

WS149AA

Cherry Orchard

WS149EA

Upper St John Street

WS149DJ

Minors Hill

Data Sources

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